The juice is touted as a panacea for a long list of ailments.
Acne, digestive woes, and heartburn are common problems, and they’re not easy to solve.
Aloe vera juice benefits range from clear skin and silky soft hair to constipation and heartburn relief.
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“It’s made by crushing the plant and filtering out the liquid.
Naturally, it tastes bitter and is slightly thicker than plain water.”
For example, some brands may add more sugar, which can change the nutritional profile.
Berman points out that most research surrounding aloe vera’s benefits focuses on topical applications.
Here’s where the science stands on ingesting aloe vera.
Again, more research is needed.
May Improve Cardiovascular Health
Aloe vera juice may have more health benefits when combined with other juices.
In general, consistently lowering these markers to a healthy range reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
More studies on human subjects are needed to confirm the results.
Potential Side Effects
Research on the safety of drinking aloe vera juice in humans is limited.
Some products contain 80 percent aloe vera, while others contain 90 percent of the plant.
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Aloe FAQs.
The International Aloe Science Council.
National Toxicology Program Study of Orally-ingested Aloe Vera.
The International Aloe Science Council
