Aloe juice perfectly cleanses the body and promotes weight loss. It is used to treat wounds, sunburn and problematic skin. Recently, this product has become more and more popular in the market. Consider the benefits of aloe juice and how to use it.
Description
Aloe vera is a variety of monocotyledonous succulents and has about 330-400 species. The natural range of this plant includes the Arabian Peninsula, Africa and Madagascar. This wonderful looking and always green plant is perfect for growing indoors. Its content requires proper conditions - aloe should not be watered abundantly and often, and the soil in the pot should be sandy and loamy. Under natural conditions, the plant grows up to 5 m, but at home, a flower shoot rarely develops, which exceeds a height of 1 m.
Aloe belongs to succulents, that is, to plants that can accumulate water in their leaves, therefore it perfectly tolerates long periods of drought. If you want to use it for medicinal purposes, you shouldchoose plants that are at least 3 years old and their leaves will be about 20 cm long. Collected leaves can be processed into a gel or made into juice.
The beneficial properties of aloe juice were appreciated by the ancient Egyptians. Because of its soothing effect, they used it for skin irritations and burns. The anti-inflammatory properties of the plant are used in the cosmetics industry. Products containing it have a beneficial effect on acne-prone skin and support the treatment of psoriasis. However, it is not only used externally. Recently, more and more talk about the beneficial properties of aloe vera juice for the body when taken internally.
Composition
Aloe Vera Juice is a rich blend of vitamins and minerals. It consists mainly of water, the content of which is about 98.5%. Few drinks can boast such an impressive amount of valuable nutrients. The most important ones are:
- vitamins: A (beta-carotene), B1, B2, B3, B6, and B12, C, E, folic acid and choline;
- fatty acids: four types of plant sterols - cholesterol, lupeol, campesterol and β-sitosterol;
- amino acids: alanine, arginine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glycine, histidine, hydroxyproline, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, methionine, phenylalanine, proline, threonine, tyrosine and valine;
- enzymes: alkaline phosphatase, amylase, carboxypeptidase, catalase, cyclooxidase, cyclooxygenase, lipase, oxidase, phosphoenolpyruvate carboxylase andsuperoxide dismutase;
- minerals: calcium, chlorine, chromium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, sodium and zinc.
The plant also contains various phospholipids, tannins, fatty acids and essential amino acids. All in all, this product is one of the most nutritious drinks available on the market.
What is the benefit of aloe juice?
Recently, the popularity of a natural drink from aloe has increased significantly almost all over the world, including Russia. Recommended as a he althy alternative to many traditional drinks and for maintaining good he alth. Below we will consider how aloe vera juice is useful for the human body:
Alkalinization of the body. For he alth, the human body must maintain an optimal balance between acidity and alkalinity, and the reaction must be slightly alkaline in the pH range of 7.35 - 7.45. The maintenance of this balance is primarily affected by the food that is used every day to prepare drinks and dishes. Many modern nutritionists point out that the optimal structure of a person's diet should consist of approximately 80% alkaline and 20% acidic foods. The high consumption of meat, eggs, dairy and grains makes the diet very acidic. Therefore, in this case, it is worth resorting to products such as aloe juice more often. It will favorably restore the balance and optimal pH. Aloe vera juice also helps reduce the symptoms of acidosis in the body
- Removing toxins from the body. Aloe drink is perfectto regulate normal bowel movement. This helps prevent the accumulation of toxins and metabolic waste in the colon and throughout the gastrointestinal tract. Aloe vera is rich in numerous vitamins, minerals and enzymes that support normal kidney function. This organ is responsible for detoxifying the body.
- Helps you lose weight faster. Everyone would like to find a wonderful tool that will help you quickly get rid of excess weight. Unfortunately, aloe juice is not a magic cure for this kind of problem. However, it allows you to support the process of losing weight, including by detoxifying the body, and above all, it helps to maintain a lower body weight for longer. Whether aloe vera juice is helpful in this regard can be understood primarily by its following benefits: strong antioxidant activity, support for he althy bowel movement and digestive process, reduction of inflammation in the body, reduction of acidification of the body. All of these benefits directly affect how the body handles weight loss. It should be remembered that without maintaining a he althy digestive process, there is a minimal chance of permanent fat loss. Therefore, aloe juice may be useful in preventing and reducing diet-related obesity.
- Anti-inflammation. As you know, various factors can cause inflammation in the body, which, in turn, contributes to the emergence of many serious diseases and ailments. They aremay be caused by trauma or an autoimmune response of the body. In any case, inflammation causes individual parts of the body to feel pain, which reduces daily activities to a minimum. The beneficial properties of aloe juice in the inflammatory process are due to the content of campesterol, beta-sitosterol, lupeol, gibberellins, bradykinase, salicylic acid, and vitamins A, C and E. So when you have inflammation, just drink some aloe vera juice. The most effective anti-inflammatory compound is beta-sitosterol, which is used by runners to minimize swelling after injury.
- Immune system support. The human immune system is almost always ready to repel the attack of external factors emanating from the environment in which he lives. However, if the pressure is too high, the immune system does not always cope. An aloe drink can help provide the body with polysaccharides that affect the production of macrophages (a defense against infection). In addition to polysaccharides, the juice of the plant also contains valuable antioxidants that reduce the negative effects of free radicals. Antioxidants help slow down the aging process and cell damage. An important component of aloe is zinc. This compound is also important for maintaining proper immune function of the body. It helps the body fight disease, kill bacteria, and protect the functioning of cell membranes. Zinc is a key structural component for many receptors and proteins that help maintain the proper function of the immune system.
Improve digestion and reduce irritation. Natural aloe vera drink helps to improve the he alth of the digestive system and reduce irritation. This plant will relieve the effects of acid reflux and irritable bowel syndrome, help the body get rid of parasites. Studies have shown that aloe has antibacterial properties against susceptible and resistant strains of Helicobacter pylori. This discovery may influence the phenomenon of antibiotic resistance in this type of bacteria
- Elimination of constipation. Consuming an aloe vera drink can effectively prevent constipation and diarrhea. It contains about 20 substances called anthraquinones, which have a laxative effect. The strongest are aloin and emodin.
- Reducing high cholesterol levels. Aloe juice contains a substance called beta-sitosterol. Studies have shown that it can help control high blood cholesterol levels. This compound is a type of sterol that stops the absorption of cholesterol, helping to lower its overall levels in the body and thus supporting the he alth of the entire cardiovascular system.
- Stabilization of blood sugar levels. In scientific studies, it has been verified how aloe juice is useful for high blood sugar levels. There are three compounds in the plant that are responsible for this effect - lectins, mannans and anthraquinones. Several experiments have confirmed that the regular use of aloe juice with water has a positive effect on maintainingproper blood glucose levels.
- Healing effects for gums and whole mouth. The ability of the plant juice to reduce inflammation and eliminate harmful bacteria is used in the prevention of gum disease. Aloe contains several active substances that are responsible for these benefits, and the most important of these are aloin, emodin, and lupeol. There is evidence that aloe vera can stop bleeding gums and even heal mouth ulcers.
Aloe juice - what is good for facial skin?
Aloe juice can be applied topically for various skin problems. In the field of cosmetology, it shows excellent protective properties, and most importantly:
- acts as a natural moisturizer;
- has anti-aging properties as it contains antioxidants that keep the skin young and fresh.
Aloe extract is a natural and very effective remedy that improves skin hydration. This is probably due to the moisture retention mechanism, so it can be an excellent ingredient in moisturizing cosmetics.
The juice of the plant may be a safe and beneficial alternative to antihistamines and topical corticosteroids. This is especially true for patients with chronic atopic dermatitis.
Help for breakout prone skin
Many people know how aloe juice is useful for the face when acne and pimples appear on it. The organic compounds contained in it have a protective and anti-inflammatory effect on the epidermis. Wiping the facewith a cotton swab dipped in the juice of the plant, it helps to reduce sebum secretion and fight skin imperfections. You can keep a small spray bottle filled with aloe juice in the fridge and use it as a toner when you have complexion issues.
An ally in the fight against dandruff
Let's consider how aloe juice is useful for the scalp. This is a great remedy to help get rid of dandruff. To obtain a therapeutic effect, approximately 1/2 cup of the juice should be massaged into the scalp and left for 15 minutes. After that, wash off the product with a mild shampoo. By doing the procedure twice a week for some time, you can achieve really good results.
How to make aloe juice?
There are several ways to make a drink from the leaves of the plant at home. To make it, you will need fresh aloe leaves, honey (to store the juice) or citrus juice when you plan to drink it during the week.
Before making a drink, you should not water this plant for about 2 weeks. Aloe leaves for making juice from them must be older than two years, but younger than five. Gardeners recommend buying plants about 30 cm high, then the lower leaves are suitable for use. Cut leaves should be washed, wrapped tightly in paper and refrigerated for 14 days. After this time, juice must be squeezed out of them using a juicer or meat grinder. The resulting mixture needsfilter through cheesecloth. Consume 2-3 times a day, 1 teaspoon.
The drink obtained in this way has been used to treat diseases of the skin and digestive system for thousands of years. It has a very beneficial effect on the entire body. It can be applied orally or directly on the skin and hair.
Aloe juice with citrus fruits
Aloe leaf should be refrigerated for 2 weeks. After trimming the edges with spikes and hollow pulp. Put in a wide pitcher and add 1/2 liter of citrus juice (orange, grapefruit, lemon) and then stir. The juice obtained in this way can be rubbed through a sieve, poured into a dark glass bottle and placed in the refrigerator. Juice can be stored for a week.
Aloe juice with honey
Cut leaves from the whole plant should be kept in the refrigerator for 10-12 days. Then scroll them through a meat grinder or put in a juicer. Pass the juice through a sieve. Add a tablespoon of honey to it and stir. Pour into a dark glass bottle. Keep refrigerated. Aloe juice should be taken 2-3 times a day in a teaspoon, alone or mixed with other juice such as citrus.
Possible side effects
Prolonged use or overdose of concentrated aloe juice can lead to colonic atony and diarrhea with excessive loss of water and electrolytes, mainly potassium.
Concentrated juice (alona) derived from aloe used in higher doses may cause colonic flushingintestines and pelvic organs, and promote miscarriage in women.
Contraindications
In addition to the listed beneficial properties of aloe juice and contraindications, plants should not be left without attention. Preparations with it should not be used:
- people with intestinal obstruction;
- patients with acute enteritis;
- for abdominal pain of unknown etiology;
- children under 12;
- pregnant and lactating women.
Now you know the benefits of aloe juice and how to use it.
