Thursday, October 3, 2013

Important things about Aloe Vera Veggie juice.

      Aloe vera juice benefits the body both inside and out. Pharmacological extracts from the plant have been shown to exhibit a laxative effect and alleviate canker sores but the whole plant supplement has therapeutic potential as well. Generally, aloe vera juice benefits have been typically associated with topical use. However, blood glucose and lipid regulation in individuals with elevated levels have been described through oral administration of the plant.
      Often times, topical analgesics and moisturizers contain toxic compounds or create a barrier on the skin. Compounds like mineral oil or wax prevent moisture exchange with the environment and can provide temporary relief to a wound site but inexorably worsen the source of the discomfort. Many studies show its benefits as a natural substitute for these chemicals and may be a healthier alternative. In a double-blind, placebo controlled, 60 member study, the health benefits of aloe vera juice have been shown to treat moderate plaque-type psoriasis with over 70% effectiveness over a placebo and show no adverse side effects.
      In dermabrasion treatment of acne vulgaris, a layer of skin is surgically removed from the body. This can lead to scarring and infection-the likelihoods of which increase as healing time is increased. Typically, it can take 7 to 30 days for the skin to fully heal depending on severity. In a controlled clinical trial of 17 patients, topical application of aloe vera resulted in a 72 hour decrease in healing time.
     With further processing, the health benefits of the juice can be increased. For example, by turning the juice into a hydrophilic preparation, increased absorbability by the skin can amplify the therapeutic potential. This was demonstrated in a 120 patient, double-blind, placebo controlled study of patients with genital herpes by comparing use of a hydrophilic aloe vera cream and aloe vera gel. Over a two week period of time, patients were treated with the cream, gel, or a placebo and monitored for when they were cured. The placebo only cured 7.5% of the patients in the 14 day limit. The gel performed significantly better by curing 45% in only 7 days. Finally, the hydrophilic preparation was able to cure 70% of the test group in just 4.8 days!
     The claims that oral administration of aloe vera juice can help with blood lipid panels have been studied in patients who did not respond to changes in diet. By taking 10 mL of juice daily for a 12 week period, blood cholesterol, LDL, and triglyceride levels dropped. Another study looked at the effects of aloe vera supplementation on blood glucose in patients with diabetes who were on glibencamide and those who were untreated. Amazingly, by taking 1 tablespoon of the juice twice a day for 42 days, both groups of patients were able to lower their blood glucose levels from 250 mg% to 141 mg%.
     Adverse side effects are minimal when using AV juice. In the topical applications, only mild inflammation and itching at application sites have been reported and typically there are none. For oral administration, the laxative effects of the plant could lead to problems. If over used, induced diarrhea could lead to dehydration and lead to further negative effects if not addressed immediately. The benefits outweigh these minor side effects making it one of the best therapeutic plants in human history

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