Because it's not so nice to taste, many manufacturers add fruit flavours and sweeteners to this juice.

Any aloe vera juice bought from a store must have preservatives in it because just like milk it will go off very quickly indeed. So unfortunately although the label may say 100% aloe vera it's very unlikely this is the fact in the true sense. Very misleading for most of us.

Aloe Vera juice comes from the gel of the plant and has amazing benefits for your health and well being. This gel can be taken internally but can also be applied to the skin as well.

Some people claim aloe vera can cure just about anything from cancer to a broken toe nail. Yes, this is an amazing juice, but, disappointingly, there has been no research to say it cures cancer or other life threatening diseases, although the door is still open on that one as many people have their own stories to tell.

What we do know is there are so many health benefits to drinking this miracle juice that it's not to be dismissed.

Aloe Vera Juice Health Benefits - Vitamin and Minerals

• alions
• anthraquinones
• barbalion
• polysaccharides

• salicylic acids
• vitamins B1, B2, B6, E and C
• niacinamide
• choline
• calcium
• iron
• lecithin
• magnesium
• manganese
• potassium
• sodium
• zinc

If you want to start benefiting from this juice then it is recommended that you take no more than 60ml a day to start with. It should be taken at least 30 minutes in the morning before breakfast so the enzymes have a chance to work before they are mixed with other foods.

You may find your body reacts with cramping in your stomach or you suffer diarrhoea. If the dosage agrees with you, then you can take a higher dose by increasing gradually.

Aloe Vera Juice Health Benefits

acid reflux - can be very effective in treating acid reflux or heart burn. Aloe vera protects the coating of the oesophagus as well as helping prevent the stomach from regurgitating food.

brain power - a great remedy for anyone who finds difficulty in doing the Sunday crossword! Boosting memory retention and directly affecting the nerve signals in the central nervous system. Can increase mental alertness and brain function

blood - helps lower cholesterol and reduces bleeding and inflammation especially in dental disease

joints - aloe vera is a natural anti inflammatory, reducing inflammation in the joint and muscles

digestion - soothing for symptoms of colitis, ulcers and indigestion

weight loss - aloe vera increases your metabolism, therefore making weight loss so much easier to achieve

Laxative - take a little more than you should of this juice and it can help with constipation

Anyone can be allergic to anything and aloe vera juice is no different. Always introduce a new food slowly and if you are at all concerned stop drinking it.

Remember to eat, and have a healthy well balanced diet with lots of fresh fruit and vegetables to feel the full aloe vera juice benefits

If you are pregnant or breast feeding then there is a school of thought which says you should not drink aloe. The juice can over stimulate your intestines which in turn can cause a reflex of the womb. This may be over cautious but better safe than sorry.

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