Aloe vera juice is derived from aloe vera plant extract. Extract from the plant is commonly used to soothe burns and irritated skin. According to “Aloe Vera: Nature’s Silent Healer,” the plant’s benefits are not limited to resolving external issues. Drinking 2 to 4 oz. of aloe vera juice each day can aid your digestive system and build up your body’s immunity to outside invaders, among other things.
Digestive Benefits
Aloe vera juice has myriad digestive benefits. The book “Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth” states that the juice has an anti-inflammatory effect internally as well as externally. Drinking aloe vera juice can soothe swollen and irritated tissue related to ulcers, heartburn and acid reflux. It also neutralizes acid in the stomach, helping to prevent further occurrences of these conditions. By calming these digestive issues, aloe vera juice can also increase the absorption of key minerals and nutrients through your stomach lining.
Bowel Benefits
According to “Most Effective Natural Cures on Earth,” aloe vera juice can help with both constipation and diarrhea, as well as inflammatory bowel disease. Scientists believe that compounds found in the juice rebuild the pH balance in your intestines, which contributes to bowel regularity. Aloe vera juice’s anti-inflammatory benefits also extend to the intestines, soothing the painful symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease.
Immune System Benefits
Many people consume aloe vera juice because of its immune system benefits. The juice contains quite a few vitamins, minerals and essential amino acids, but many scientists point to its high concentration of phytochemicals as the driving force in this arena. These substances, which include organic acids such as uric acid and salicylic acid as well as polysaccharides acemannan, boost the immune system by allowing your body to more easily fight free radicals that attempt to invade your cells. Because of this, many people drink aloe vera juice as part of a daily detox routine.
Skin Benefits
Aloe vera juice offers skin benefits to those with mild skin irritations as well as those with more serious conditions, such as psoriasis and eczema. Scientists believe this benefit is an extension of the juice’s anti-inflammatory properties.
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Katie Leigh is a freelance writer and editor based in Chicago. A Loyola University New Orleans graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in communications, Leigh has worked as a copy editor, page designer and reporter for several daily newspapers and specialty publications since 2005.
