The benefits of Aloe Vera

The main substances with antioxidant action in aloe vera are manganese, copper, selenium, vitamins A, B4, B9, B12, C, and E, and cysteine ​​(an amino acid involved in activating white blood cells and healing wounds).

Antioxidants neutralize free radicals, substances with a role in the development of pathologies, coronary artery disease, Alzheimer's, macular degeneration (ophthalmic disease, characterized by impaired central vision).

The components with antioxidant effect from aloe vera make this plant an element with important beneficial effects in the prevention of cardiovascular diseases (diseases responsible for most deaths worldwide).

At the same time, antioxidants have an important effect when it comes to slowing down the cellular aging process.

The antiseptic and analgesic qualities of aloe vera fatty acids

Aloe vera contains 6 antiseptic agents: lupeol, salicylic acid, urea, cinnamic acid, phenols, and sulfur, all have an inhibitory action on fungi, bacteria, and viruses.

Applied locally, aloe vera gel has a calming and analgesic action. It is very helpful especially for people suffering from pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis. Studies have shown that aloe vera relieves pain caused by diseases of the sciatic nerve.

Antiallergic and anti-inflammatory effects of aloe vera sugars

Aloe vera has an important content of sugars, of which monosaccharides (glucose and fructose) and polysaccharides: (glucomannans/polyposis) with notable beneficial effects. Among these sugars are worth mentioning - al proven (a glycoprotein with antiallergic properties) and a new anti-inflammatory compound - C-glucosyl chromium.

The anti-inflammatory properties of aloe vera have been known for a long time, which is why this ingredient is often found in pharmaceutical compounds designed to relieve pain based on an inflammatory process.

The benefits of aloe vera on the immune system

Aloe vera works as a true tonic for the immune system, playing an important role in activating the body's immune system response as well as strengthening moisture in general. This effect is due both to the vitamins and minerals in the plant, as well as to substances such as acemannan and al proven.

The benefits of aloe vera for oral health

In recent years, researchers have found that aloe vera-based dental hygiene products contain antiseptics, which help rid the mouth of bacteria and other pathogens, but also have a positive effect in preventing gum disease. All known effects of aloe vera, such as anti-inflammatory, analgesic, antiseptic - are very helpful in maintaining oral health.

Aloe vera and memory improvement

Aloe vera helps improve brain and cognitive function. A study published in 2013 shows that this plant has improved the memory of laboratory mice.

The benefits of aloe vera on the digestive tract

Aloe vera contains enzymes that help break down fats and sugars, thus aiding digestion. Also, aloe vera helps relieve irritation (ulceration) in the stomach and intestines, and aloe vera juice has positive effects for those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome.

Aloe vera, a help in constipation - The known laxative effect of this plant is mainly due to anthracnose, purgative substances, which help regulate intestinal transit.

Aloe vera and the benefits for protecting or restoring the skin

The gel from aloe vera leaves has been used for hundreds of years for its moisturizing role and for the fact that it promotes skin healing. At the same time, the active substances in the plant slow down the degenerative changes of the skin and stimulate the production of collagen and elastin, which help to heal and restore the skin. These actions recommend aloe vera as a beneficial element in:

Burn relief - A 2007 study found that the use of aloe vera gel helped speed up the healing process of patients with skin burns.

Calming irritations - Antiseptic, anti-irritant, and moisturizing action of aloe vera gel makes this plant an adjunct in soothing skin irritations.

Protection against UV rays - Aloe vera helps to calm sunburn, being at the same time a plant that counteracts skin aging, a consequence of exposure to UV rays

Skin protection during radiation treatments - A 2013 clinical study showed the positive effects of aloe vera on patients who received radiation treatments. Aloe vera has helped to relieve dermatitis from radiation treatments.