The Aloe Vera plant is used for over 5000 years. The ancient Egyptians called the "plant of immortality" and other civilizations such as Mesopotamia, Greece and India, aware of its beneficial properties. Aloe is a genus of plants of the family of Liliaceae. The most popular species of aloe and used is the Aloe Vera Barbadensis Miller.
The fresh juice which is extracted from the leaves of Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller) contains more than 160 different substances, among which, vitamins A, B, C and E, minerals (calcium, magnesium, iron, zinc, etc. ), amino acids (lysine, threonine, valine, phenylalanine, tryptophan, arginine, leucine, etc.), enzymes and a high content of polysaccharides.
Polysaccharides are the most abundant carbohydrates. Working with natural processes of the body in the water retention in the intestine, soften the stool and increase the frequency of stools. Polysaccharides are important as a source of energy and as structural components for the body. Therefore, when purchasing an Aloe Vera juice is very important to choose a product with a very high content in polysaccharides.
Aloe Vera acts as a purifying and detoxifying fresh, acting on the digestive system and into the tissue. Promotes cleansing of the gastrointestinal tract, helping to restore the levels of fluid in the colon and promote the repair of the millions of cells that are replaced every day in this body. Also contribute to cleaning the intestine aid in the absorption of nutrients that come with food, contributing to improved nutrition in general.
Aloe Vera is also used as a cosmetic product. It is very rich in nutrients and other substances of interest to our body with healing, clotting, moisturizing and anti-disinfectant. Contains lipids that maintain the appearance of the skin soft and healthy, help maintain the cells and encourage the retention of moisture.
