Aloe vera gel, the healthy
drink option at Christmas
By Oluwatoyin Oluwastoyin
Friday,
December 14, 2007
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This is one drink you would find exciting. It is so loaded
with lots of nutrients that it is almost unbelievable! No
wonder it is nicknamed the ‘wonder plant.’ With
the stress Christmas could bring, would it not be a great
idea to have some aloe vera gel drinks around to bounce back
each time stress sets in?
Read why you need to consider this:
Amino acids
The human body requires 22 amino acids, the building blocks
of proteins and Aloe Vera Gel provides twenty of them. More
importantly, it provides seven of the eight essential amino
acids that cannot be manufactured by the body and which have
to be consumed as food.
What a good way to repair the wear and tear of Christmas due
to ‘over’ multi tasking!
Anti-inflammatory
It has some natural substances that have been shown to inhibit
inflammation with no side effects. It may also support proper
muscle and joint mobility. Some are plant sterols.
These are powerful anti-inflammatory agents which have three
main types:
Lignin: This alcohol gives topical Aloe Vera its penetrative
ability, to reach deep into the skin.
Saponins: These are soapy substances that exert a powerful
anti-microbial effect against bacteria, viruses, fungi and
yeasts such as Candida or 'thrush.'
Anthraquinones: The most important ones being aloin and emodin,
but although present in only minute amounts they are strong
painkillers, and are acknowledged to possess anti-bacterial
and viruscidal activity.
Vitamins
Aloe contains a wide range of vitamins, but the most important
ones are the antioxidant vitamins C and E and beta carotene,
the precursor of vitamin A. It is also one of the few plant
sources in the world of vitamin B12-albeit in a very small
amount. The importance of these vitamins cannot be overemphasized
in view of the need for the body to fight back stress-induced
infections during this season. Also, most of these vitamins
cannot be stored by the body.
Aloe vera gel, thus, provides the best natural source of these
vitamins daily.
Minerals
There are vital minerals like magnesium, manganese, zinc,
copper, chromium, calcium, sodium and potassium; essential
elements in the chemistry and processes of a healthy body,
that are in aloe vera gel. It is surely a power house for
replenishing the body’s supply of these minerals.
Skin care
Is your skin aging? A daily dose of aloe vera gel drink may
be the anti dose. The skin replenishes itself every 21-28
days. With the building materials it contains, aloe vera gel
helps to maintain a healthy skin.
Digestive Enzymes
Aloe vera gel drink, with regular use, assists the body to
cleanse itself. The two digestive enzymes it has-lipases and
proteases, break down food and aid digestion. Through this
a healthy weight is maintained and energy level soars.
Considering the usual overindulgence in foods during this
festival, aloe vera drink must be handy to avoid constipation,
hemorrhoid and weight gain!
Immunity
Does your immune system need a booster? Aloe vera is a ready
companion. With its immune enhancing qualities, it helps keep
the immune system up round the clock, protecting you.
Finally, by helping to improve digestion, nutrient absorption
is enhanced, including protein absorption. Aloe vera gel also
helps decrease unfriendly bacteria and yeast; and digestive
upsets like heartburn are soothed by it.
If you start taking aloe vera gel drink today, your dentist
will testify to a positive dramatic change in your dental
health very soon.
One of a few health companies that have been able to package
aloe vera gel into a world class health product is Forever
Living Products International, FLP as it is popularly called.
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