As the healing qualities and general health benefits of aloe vera become better known, this gift from nature is rapidly gaining superfood status.
However, as with all popular ‘health foods’, it is important to be sure this product is both safe for you to consume and to know how best to make use of it.
Unfortunately, not all aloe vera products are manufactured in the same way, as some are heavily processed and stuffed full of additives. Look for products with a very high aloe content to be sure of genuine health benefits, avoiding those with aloin, a natural laxative and irritant to humans.
The Benefits
Some people may wonder, why use aloe vera juice? It’s certainly more natural than taking handfuls of vitamin and mineral supplements, while others find the natural enzymes it contains help relieve various gut issues such as GERD, or irritable bowel syndrome, especially when combined with healthy eating.
How Much Should You Drink?
The answer really depends on a number of factors, including what you want from aloe vera and your medical condition, age and weight.
To boost your general health, a tablespoon four or five times a day or taken at one time in a glass is more than enough.
If it is top-grade juice, those with chronic gut issues would generally be fine with three large glasses a day, cutting back gradually as symptoms settle down. Others may choose two or three smaller glasses a day. Slim and small people obviously need less, while bigger people probably need extra.
Anyone taking prescription medication should consult their doctor before introducing aloe juice to their diet, as it may influence body chemistry and have an impact on some pre-existing conditions.
Aloe vera works by gently cleansing the digestive system, and therefore there may be no immediate and obvious relief for those with long-term chronic conditions. Allowing a month of aloe vera for each year you have had the illness is considered a good rule of thumb, so someone who has lived with GERD for five years needs to pace their intake to be sure it can be sustained over the next several months.
Why not try a tablespoon a day and explore what this amazing plant with numerous health-giving benefits has to offer?
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