The Advantages of Drinking Aloe Vera

For centuries, cultures across the world have used aloe vera to treat various health conditions. In "Aloe Vera: Nature's Silent Healer," Alasdair Barcroft states that historical documentation from the Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Arabians, Indians and Chinese reported its use for medicinal reasons. Barcroft claims that the juice offers a wide range of health benefits. An American Chronicle article reports that just two to four ounces a day is enough to improve and maintain overall health.

Nurtrients

• According to the Herb Wisdom website, aloe vera contains numerous nutrients including calcium, magnesium, zinc and vitamins A, E and B12. It is rich in vitamin C, amino acids and enzymes. Its juice can also help enhance the uptake of other nutrients and therefore promote healing and a sense of well-being.

Detoxification

• "Aloe Vera: Nature's Silent Healer" states that aloe vera juice contains powerful antioxidant constituents that help the body destroy dangerous free radicals (cancer-former agents). The modern-day diet and pollution means most of us consume these toxic free radicals on a daily basis. Ingesting sufficient amounts of antioxidants, such as those in aloe vera juice, can help counteract their damaging properties.

Digestive System

• Aloe vera juice can help with digestive disorders.

  Drinking aloe vera juice regularly helps your digestive system function properly. When you drink it, aloe vera acts as a gentle cleanser and detoxifier. The juice works through the digestive system, carrying its healing properties to the body's epithelial tissue. Herb Wisdom identifies aloe vera juice as one of the best body and colon cleansers. It helps flush out matter from the stomach, spleen, liver, kidneys and bladder, while helping the digestive tract work smoothly. Furthermore, it can specifically help with disorders such as IBS, indigestion, colitis and stomach acidity.

Heart Conditions

• According to Alasdair Barcroft in "Aloe Vera: Nature's Silent Healer," research conducted by Dr. Ivan Danhof, an aloe vera expert, found that the plant contains calcium isocitrate salts, which can help people suffering from heart problems. He also found that the juice helps lower blood cholesterol and blood pressure. Dr. Danhof suggests a daily intake of high-quality juice for those at risk.

Immune System

• The Immune System Remedies website claims that the many nutrients found in aloe vera juice can help boost the body's immune system, when you consume it regularly. The juice is rich in polysaccharides, which stimulate the body's production of white blood cells, helping to fight off infection and viruses. According to "Aloe Vera: Nature's Silent Healer," aloe vera is beneficial to AIDS sufferers because it helps restore the T and B lymphocyte balance. Furthermore, it reads that in general, aloe vera has a "remarkable and sometimes almost unbelievable effect on the immune system."