I remember the first time I tasted Aloe Vera juice, I had an immediate regret and swore never to have it close to my taste buds again. But later I learned that it’s an acquired taste; and the moment you acquire that taste, you will reap quite a few benefits by drinking Aloe Vera juice. Well, I have not reached that stage where I can drink it without gagging from the bitterness, but I’m getting there (fingers crossed).

Aloe Vera is a very bitter medicinal plant that has been used all over for centuries. Although it is mainly found in tropical and subtropical parts of the world, it is used worldwide. The Indian, Chinese and Middle Eastern folks have used it as a herbal medicine since forever and millions more people have jumped on board.

Aloe Vera juice can either be drunk or applied topically for different purposes. For myself, it’s all about detoxing and using it as a face scrub for skin exfoliation. But in general, it is used occasionally as a safe herbal remedy for specific problems or regularly as a general health enhancer (like I do).

Benefits of Drinking Aloe Vera Juice

Anti-Inflammatory Effects

Aloe Vera juice contains plant steroids like campesterol which inhibit the inflammatory process started by damaged tissues. Drinking Aloe Vera juice also blocks the production of histamines hence fighting inflammation.

Digestion Aid

Aloe Vera juice contains enzymes that break down fats and sugars which allows the digestion of food to run smoothly. In addition, it helps to decrease irritation in the intestines and stomach. It also relieves stomach upsets and restores normal digestion.

Aids in Weight Loss

Although the Aloe juice does not have a direct weight loss effect, it aids weight loss in many ways like detoxifying your system. Since many weight loss diets require an initial detox phase, this is where the juice comes in. It also contains soluble fiber which prevents the absorption of too much dietary fat into the body.

Boosts Nutrition

Aloe Vera juice is packed with nutrients such as vitamins, folic acid as well as small amounts of sodium, copper, calcium, chromium, magnesium, selenium, zinc, potassium, manganese and vitamin B-12.

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Helps with Constipation

Drinking Aloe Vera juice increases the water content in the intestines and stimulates the peristalsis hence helping you to pass things normally. It also keeps the intestinal flora balanced by normalizing the healthy bacteria in your gut.

Alkalinity

Although the body tries to maintain normal blood PH, it however sometimes decreases which makes us prone to diseases. But drinking Aloe Vera juice has alkalizing effects on the body. It eliminates food acidity faster from the body and this increases alkalinity.

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While compiling this post, I’m drinking Aloe Vera juice (more like forcing it down my throat) for some inspiration. Have you ever tried Aloe juice? Feel free to share your experience in the comments section and inspire more folks to jump on the Aloe bandwagon.

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