FRESH ALOE VERA LEAF 

Fresh Aloe Vera Leaf

Product Code: AVL1 Price: Check Latest Fresh Raw Aloe Vera Leaf This product is supplied in the leaf form ready for use naturally topically or to be ingested as part of a healthy diet.  It's health boosting rejuvenating properties have been well documented in many places, but here is a very brief indication of a fraction of it's benefits and uses.  Wound healing Numerous studies have shown improved wound healing in both diabetics as well as non diabetic individuals using Aloe Vera. Fresh Aloe Vera stimulates epidermal growth factor (responsible for enhancing skin growth), and enhances fibroblast function (cells responsible for collagen formation). This results in the "healing and sealing" of wounds and makes topical Aloe Vera an important product for assistance in the healing of minor burns, cuts, scrapes and even skin ulcers. Immune modulation Research has indicated that Aloe Vera has the ability to stimulate macrophages. Macrophages help the immune system to "see" dangerous microorganisms and tumor cells and assist in their destruction. The long chain polysaccharides (B1-3 and B1-4 Glucomannans) have direct immune enhancing and modulating properties. These properties include increasing immune cell production and stimulating and improving white blood cell activity. Aloe Vera thus provides excellent nutritional support for an optimum functioning immune system. Enhancing GI functioning Dr. Jeff Bland studied the effects of Aloe Vera on the GI (gastrointestinal) tract. He found improved bowel regularity, increased protein absorption, decreased unfriendly bacteria and yeast and increased water content of the stool. In this study the use of Aloe Vera also resulted in an overall improvement in an individual’s energy and sense of well- being in addition to enhanced bowel functioning. Anti-Inflammatory Aloe Vera has shown biologic anti-inflammatory properties over a wide range of animal experiments. The sterols in Aloe Vera have strong abilities to inhibit acute inflammation, similarly to cortisone, without any of the side effects. It is believed that aloe works in a manner similar to aspirin in blocking prostaglandin effects but this remains to be proven. Analgesia (Pain Relief) A number of the smaller chain polysaccharides found within Aloe Vera have anti-inflammatory activity, as do the plant sterols. Numerous pain conditions, such as arthritis, involve inflammation. Aloe Vera may reduce joint and muscle pain due to its anti-inflammatory properties. Blood Sugar Balancing Lowering of the blood sugar has been observed in individuals ingesting Aloe Vera on a regular basis. One single-blind study in Thailand reported that combining 1-tablespoon of Aloe Vera Juice twice daily with glyburide (a medication to lower blood sugar in diabetics), significantly improved blood sugar and lipid levels in people with diabetes, compared with placebo. Previously, glyburide by itself had not effectively controlled the diabetes in the people in this study. Aloe Vera may therefore have numerous beneficial effects in diabetic individuals. What does it contain ? Aloe Vera gel contains over 75 known ingredients which can be divided into the following groups: VITAMINS It contains the powerful anti-oxidants : C, E and beta-carotene and is one of the few plant sources of vitamin B12. MINERALS One can find magnesium, manganese, zinc, copper, chromium, calcium, sodium, potassium and iron. AMINO ACIDS Aloe Vera gel contains 20 of the 22 amino acids. More importantly it provides 7 of the 8 amino acids which cannot be manufactured by the body. SUGARS Aloe Vera contains the important long chain polysaccharides which boost the immune system. ENZYMES Lipases and proteases which breakdown food and aid digestion. PLANT STEROLS The 3 main types act as powerful anti-inflammatory agents. LIGNIN It is this "woody" substance which gives Aloe its ability to penetrate deep into the skin.