Health benefits
- hydration
- ideal way to prevent or treat dehydration
- helps your body detox
- liver function
- constipation
- helps normalize the healthy bacteria in your gut
- stimulation of peristalsis
- helps increase the water content in your intestines
- clearer skin
- "neutralizes the effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation"
- rich source of antioxidants and vitamins
- may help reduce the frequency and appearance of acne
- nutrition boost
- combating most preventable diseases
- one of the only plant sources of vitamin B-12
- vitamins B, C, E, and folic acid, along with several other small doses of vitamins and minerals
- heartburn relief
- shown to combat gastric ulcers
- helps control secretion of acid in your stomach
- digestive health
- may help decrease irritation in the stomach and intestines
- "contains several enzymes known to help in the breakdown of sugars and fats and to keep your digestion running smoothly"
Side effects
- "Decolorized (purified, low anthraquinone) whole leaf aloe vera is considered safe", while "nondecolorized, unpurified aloe vera juice can have unpleasant side effects"
- cramping
- diarrhea
- due to anthraquinone (laxative)
Shopping
- look for purified, decolorized, organic, safety-tested, and 100% aloe juice on labels
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