Aloe Vera could possibly be the most important herb of all time. The ancients depended upon it as an Herbal Medicine Chest. The Greeks wrote about its proper-ties for young and old alike, being good for not only helping burns and injury on the skin, but also taking it internally for digestion, energy, immunity and body wellness.
Aloe Vera Research Supports
- Skin and Cell Renewal
- Soothing Burns, Injury and Scars.
- Bioavailability, Detox, Blood Sugar and Immunity.
The Aloe Vera plant includes over 300 different species found around the globe, with four holding superior immunity potential. The Aloe Barbadensis Miller plant contains the strongest Immunity Factor called Acetyl Mannose, found in the plants polysaccharide actives. Several other actives also support stronger immunity, plus a few help balance autoimmunity. These include Anthraquinones, Saponins, Beta-Sitosterol, Campesterol, Sterols And Sterolins.
Aloe Vera and Immunity
Health prevention is truly the most valuable action step needed for both kids and adults with cancer rates on the rise 20 – 30% over the last 30 years. The top diagnoses being skin, lung, breast, prostate and colon. Yet, if you add all GI tract cancers together from the Center of Disease Control CDC and American Cancer Society ACS, one in three people are diagnosed with cancer and it is the GI tract number one system of vulnerabil-i t y.
Aloe Vera is a fun, effective and gentle herb for the whole family and can be added to fruit juice or smoothies. Taking it undiluted is best for supporting digestion and regularity. Also, quality topical products for troubled skin is equally fun because you can literally feel and observe the herbal action in minutes, soothing skin injuries and discomfort!
Immunity research from Aloe’s Acetyl Mannose, a polysaccharide sugar, has been repeatable and a hallmark of quality Aloe. When taken in high enough quantity, it stimulates macrophage activity, Pac-man like action in the blood which supports the fight against colds, flu and other viruses and microbes. Along with Aloe’s other 99 actives isolated from the plant, over 200 studies have emboldened the Immunity Factor including antiviral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and even anti-tumor action through four different pathways.
In 2017 and 2018, the newest research was published on Aloe and the Butyric Acid Cycle for increased Immunity Balance by top scientists. They were conducted at the University of Fuku-yama, Hiroshima, Japan, by Akira Yagi, PhD., senior researcher and assisted by Byung Pal Yu, PhD. University of Texas, Health Science Center, San Antonio, Texas. Their results are groundbreaking and explain why more and more people are taking quality Aloe Vera today for digestive and immunity issues – it works!
First it showed the fermentation action of Aloe Vera in the gut as a “Director in the valuable Butyric Acid Cycle,” when combined with food fibers from fruits and vegetables supporting colon health.
Second, the findings revealed a calming down of autoimmune inflammation as with ulcerative colitis and rheumatoid arthritis, plus potential support of several other immune and autoimmune challenges. The production of fermented Butyrate and short chain fatty acids (SCFA) from the Aloe Vera catalyst appears to be why so many positive results were observed in these two studies.
Give the body the opportunity of 45 – 90 days to begin to rebuild more vibrant health from within. Scientists underline the importance of using the plant itself or a quality Aloe Vera product not over processed or diluted to receive all the goodness. The ActivAloe certification is a stringent test that guarantees the polysaccharide content. Also, look for strong products like the Whole Leaf Aloe Vera Juice Concentrate or tablets, not watered down for the best results. The first sign that a quality Aloe Vera along with eating healthier foods is supporting immunity is having more energy.
Factors Affecting the Quality of Aloe Vera Products include:
- Excessive Heat.
- Fractionally Distilled.
- Microbial Contamination.
- Dilution with Water or other additives.
Sadly, in today’s world market, some products test out more water than Aloe Vera regardless if for topical use or taking it as an herbal supplement. Tasting like water is a big clue! A true therapeutic product will taste similar to tomato juice because of all the minerals in Aloe with a bite. It will also have a darker golden yellow color and is best taken before meals to turn on digestive juices. Some people experience a drop in blood sugar, so best to take with foods.
Good laboratory chromatography testing will prove the quality and potency of the ActivAloe polysaccharides measuring at least 80,000 – 400,000 Dalton size and above. The research is clear that, for humans, it must test above 80,000 Dalton or higher to target the research.
Revving up immunity demands Aloe solids in the 4 – 5 range and may even require a double dose to supercharge immunity with Vitamin A, C and E (as tolerated to bowel tolerance)
Caution: Using a stronger Aloe may loosen the stool and many people welcome this side effect likened to prune juice. However, if daily diarrhea occurs, reduce the amount being ingested.
Auto-Immunity Requires Balance
Over 80 different autoimmune diseases plague society today. Autoimmunity is the term for an overactive immune system that may require balancing of the daily diet, and possibly a few food supplements, as well as Aloe. Ultimately, if left to run its course, an overactive immune system may cause cellular damage to internal tissue. When coupled with heredity weakness, it may open the door to a variety of digestive, lung, skin, joint and glandular diseases, even diabetes and more. According to new studies, the central nervous system is also affected by autoimmune disorders; affecting balance and athletic performance to even Reflux, Parkinson’s disease and some of the Metro Valve palpitations symptoms can be associated. Keeping the primary focus on healthy foods and digestion plus absorption, may provide the best foundation of balance in all body pathways for wellness.
Healthy Foods and Aloe Vera Go Together
What truly keeps the body’s immune system healthy and bal-anced is surprisingly simple and includes making healthier lifestyle and food choices of low gluten, dairy and sugar. A shortcut to a balanced diet may be a few supple-ments as desired, like Vitamins A, C and E (without the gelatin capsules best), plus a quality Aloe Vera. Also key is essential fatty acids (EFAs), friendly bacteria (Probiotics) and other vitamins and minerals (as needed), some-times critically undersupplied. A good Daily Greens supplement may also give great nutritional support
Join the Healthy Bunch of Aloe Vera drinkers!The Ancient people of yesterday used the Aloe Vera plant itself, hailing the herbal bitter yellow sap in the whole leaf. Although hundreds of Aloe Vera products are on the market, make the effort to find a quality ActivAloe concentrate if possible.
Written by: Karen Masterson, published on www.DHH.health, October 2019
Koch is a clinical nutritionist and health educator with over 25 yrs. experience in counseling in Southern California. Karen is an expert on gluten and author of Beyond Gluten Intolerance, which is available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble or by calling 1-800-414-2563. www.beyondglutenintolerance.com