What are the benefits of Aloe Vera?
Asked by Winna
(33 points)
on Sep 4, 2009
under Health
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What are the benefits of Aloe Vera?

![]() Jaimie (39 points) |
on Sep 4, 2009Aloe Vera is known to contain many minerals which are important for the growth process and healthy function of the body system. It is known to be the only vegetarian source of Vitamin B12. Research has proved that Aloe Vera is a tonic for the immune system. It helps in fighting against illness of all kinds. Scientist are doing research to use aloe Vera components to enhance the immunity to fight against HIV and cancer. Diabetes patient can also get benefit of it. The juice of Aloe Vera is very useful for treatment of digestive tract irritations like colitis, ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome. Aloe Vera helps in encouraging the release of pepsin. Pepsin is the gastric juice which is important for digestion. It contains protein, calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamins A, B12 and E. Beside that Aloe Vera also contains some fatty acids and is naturally rich in Vitamin C and Amino acids. Vitamin C maintains the tone of the blood vessels. It also promotes good blood circulation. Vitamin C is essential for the health of the adrenal gland which supports our body in stress. Amino Acids are the chains of atoms. These chains help in constructing protein in our body. It is used as anti inflammatory, anti bacterial, anti viral and energy tonic. People who use Aloe Vera claim relief from diseases like arthritis, bladder and kidney infections; leg cramps, constipation, hemorrhoids, and insomnia. Its juice is well known as the finest body cleanser. It will be not wrong to say that it is an excellent internal tonic for energy and well being. Aloe Vera juice is used in heartburn. There are certain compounds in Aloe Vera which reduces the secretion of the stomach juice and formation of lesions. Aloe Vera juice is very effective in reducing the swelling in joints caused by Arthritis. In cancer patients the aelo Vera juice help in reducing nausea, increase energy level and minimize the low blood counts that results from chemotherapy or radiations. Aloe Vera if taken in the form of high concentrated dose stimulates the production of white blood cells which help in fighting against tumors and viruses. It helps children and adults to get more benefit from daily food. |
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