Alterna(ve  Nutri(on  Therapy:    ALOE  VERA  

(Aloe  barbadensis)  

Adrian  Gonzalez  Thomas  Ngo  

 

Introduc(on  

•  Anecdotal  Evidence  

•  Miracle  health  powerhouse?  

•  People’s  eagerness  to  try  anything  

Descrip(on  of  ANT  

•  Uses  – Oral  – Topical    

•  Chemical  Make-­‐Up  

•  Parts  of  the  Plant  –  Inner  Gel  – Outer  Juice  

   

Background  &  History  

•  Origin:  Africa  

•  Dry  arid  climate  for  op(mum  growth  

•  Lily  Family  

•  Ancient  Egypt  &  China  2K-­‐3K  years  ago  

 

Usage  

•  Most  Popular:  Skin-­‐Care  Products    

•  Hydra(on  

•  Diges(on  Regula(on  (Asian  Cultures)  

Review  of  Scien(fic  Literature  

•  Study  #1:  Does  it  help  with  Diabetes?    

•  Study  #2:  Does  it  contribute  with  Skin  Protec(on?  

•  Other  Findings  

Common  Forms  

Common  Dosage  

•  FDA  approved  natural  flavoring  

•  No  FDA  regula(on  for  pills,  drinks  

•  Minimal  amount  

•  Everything  in  Modera(on!  

Side  Effects  

•  Reported  diarrhea  and  GI  discomfort  

•  No  other  major  reports  

Conclusion  

•  More  research  needs  to  be  done  

•  Not  dangerous  in  modera(on    

•  Try  it  for  yourself!  

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