The Amazing Aloe Vera

Welcome to the wonderful world of Aloe Vera!

Aloe Vera is one of the most nutrient-dense plants on the planet. It has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. It can heal the body from such ailments as inflammation, arthritis, IBS, unstable blood sugar, high cholesterol, and more.

Read on to find out what it’s capable of and how.

The “magic” of Aloe is in its chemical composition which includes:

Vitamins: A, C, E, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, and B12, folic acid, and choline. Vitamins A, C and E are antioxidants that rid the body of cancer-causing, body-aging free radicals.

Minerals: copper (important for red blood cells, skin) iron (involved in oxygen transportation), potassium (helps with fluid balance), phosphorus (helps build bones and teeth), and sodium (helps with nerve and muscle performance, and delivering nutrients into your cells). It also contains others like; calcium, magnesium, zinc, chromium, selenium, and manganese.

Amino Acids:Humans require 22 amino acids. The body produces all except for the eight essentials that we get from food and drinks. Every one of the essential amino acids are available in Aloe vera and they include: Amylase (breaks down sugars and starches), Bradykinase (stimulates immune system, anti-inflammatory), Catalase, Cellulase (aids digestion), Lipase (aids digestion of fats), Oxidase, Alkaline Phosphatase, Proteolytiase, Creatine Phosphokinase (aids metabolism), and Carboxypeptidase.”

Polysaccharides: These are something extra special in Aloe Vera, and the polysaccharide that catches researchers’ eyes is acemannan. Acemannan is known for its ability to restore and boost the immune system by stimulating the production of macrophages and improving the activity of T-Lymphocytes (immune cells) by up to 50%! Acemannan produces immune agents which help to destroy viruses, bacteria, and tumor cells!

Here is what Aloe Vera is capable of using these amazing ingredients:

It lowers LDL cholesterol.
Oxygenates blood providing cleaner more efficient blood.
Eases inflammationSoothes arthritis pain.
Protects the body from oxidative stress (a major cause of diseases including different types of cancers).
Prevents kidney stonesAlkalizes the body, helping to balance overly acidic dietary habits.
Heals ulcers, IBS, Crohn's disease and other digestive disorders.
Reduces high blood pressure naturally.
Nourishes the body with all of its minerals, vitamins, enzymes and glyconutrients.
Accelerates healing from physical burns and radiation burns inside and out.
It’s been known to halt colon cancer, healing the intestines and lubricating the digestive tract.
Ends constipation.Stabilizes blood sugar and reduces triglycerides in diabetics.
Prevents and treats candida infections.
Boosts energy all day.
Boosts cardiovascular performance and physical endurance.
Speeds recovery from injury or physical exertion.

You can eat Aloe Vera straight from the plant (ingesting the gel only, not the outer green latex) or in supplement form. Be careful however and remember that not all supplements are created equal. There are always nutrients lost in the processing of any food. Do your research to find what companies offer the best quality and lowest processing to ensure you are getting the most benefits.

When you get all of this great nutrition in your body what happens can be felt as magical. But it’s not magic. Your body loves all of these amazing nutrients and thrives when it receives regular doses of them.

Start your Aloe Vera journey today and see how it can change your health and the way you feel!

References:

http://nccam.nih.gov/health/aloevera

http://www.naturalnews.com/021858_aloe_vera_gel.html

http://www.iasc.org/ International Aloe Science Council