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Vegan - This product is vegan

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Aloe vera
Aloe vera is believed to have originated in the warm, dry climates of northern Africa. The oldest reference to aloe can be found in the Ebers Papyrus, an Egyptian medical document written between 1553-50 B.C.E. Aloe, in one form or another, has been used as a health agent or cosmetic ingredient for thousands of years.

The juice of the plant continues to gain in popularity as an effective health drink and testing has shown that aloe vera contains amino acids, enzymes and a large number of other health influencing compounds. 

Aloe vera is rich in polysaccharides and is a source of minerals such as iron, copper, calcium, zinc, chromium, manganese, potassium, sodium and magnesium. Minerals are important for the proper functioning of various enzyme systems in metabolic pathways and some minerals act as antioxidants.

Aloe vera promotes healthy digestion by providing natural plant enzymes that break down food. These enzymes include amylase (starch); cellulose (cellulose); lipase (water insoluble lipids); and alkaline phosphatase (proteins).

Poor diet and stress cause the mechanical function of the colon to be disrupted. This leads to intestinal discomfort, incomplete digestion of food, and establishes a favourable environment for foreign bacterial and fungal growth.

How do I take Ultimate Aloe Powder? 
Pour one packet of Ultimate Aloe Powder into 118ml of water and mix well. Take once daily or as directed by your healthcare provider.

How many calories are in one serving of Ultimate Aloe Powder? 
The natural flavour contains 20 calories/0.08 kilojoules per serving and the strawberry kiwi flavour contains 25 calories/.10 kilojoules per serving.

Does Ultimate Aloe Powder need to be refrigerated?
No, it can be stored safely at room temperature.

Why does the taste vary? 
The taste will vary from lot to lot due to the seasonal time of harvest. The sun and the amount of water the plants receive are directly responsible for the ripeness of the plants. Just as with any vegetable, you will have a different taste depending upon the growing process.

What is so important about using whole leaf aloe vera? 
Modern chemical analysis of aloe leaves shows that the active agents that are responsible for the plant’s widely celebrated health properties are concentrated in the green skin (rind) and yellow sap (latex), which is found just under the skin.*

The juice of aloe contains at least 99.1 percent water, which means that the polysaccharides (acemannan and other polypeptides), glycoproteins, and other components constitute less than one percent of the juice. To date, over 200 active components have been identified including fatty acids and immune-supporting compounds.*

Why is the aloin removed from the aloe? 
Fresh whole leaf aloe vera contains aloin, a very powerful laxative, which must be eliminated from the aloe if it is to be used safely. Aloin is a compound, which is produced from emodin and glucose. When whole leaf aloe is pasteurised and the aloin is eliminated, the aloe is safe for both topical and internal use.

What is the history of aloe vera use in promoting health? 
The idea that Aloe vera can promote health is as old as the Pyramids. It is believed to have originated in the warm, dry climates of northern Africa. It has been found referenced in ancient hieroglyphics, which indicate it was a product that was traded between the Egyptians and the Sumerians as many as 6,000 years ago. It was first described in the Papyrus Ebers, an Egyptian book written between 1553-50 B.C.E. The ground whole leaf of the plant has been used as a health agent or cosmetic ingredient for thousands of years in promoting normal healing and healthy digestion. The soothing powers of aloe vera were used in Persia and India for centuries. In addition, both Chinese and Japanese civilizations have taken advantage of aloe vera’s beneficial properties. Greeks and Romans also used aloe vera in supporting health as early as the first century. Ancient Greeks obtained it from the island of Socotra in the Indian Ocean. In the 10th century C.E., its soothing powers were recommended to the British King Alfred the Great by the Patriarch of Jerusalem. Muslims who have made the pilgrimage to Mecca are entitled to hang an Aloe plant over their doors as a talisman against evil.

If you look at the history of aloe as a topical application or cosmetic ingredient, there are three types of evidence that have been used to support its value, including testimonials, scientific research and chemical analysis. Reports show that as early as the 1930s, the gel was used to soothe burns.

Many individuals apply the gel to minor cuts, abrasions and burns. Aloe vera products enjoy growing public interest. Strong examination of aloe vera continues. Most of the modern research has focused on aloe vera’s ability to support normal healing.

The juice of the plant continues to gain in popularity as an effective health supplement. Hundreds of chemical reports show that aloe vera contains amino acids, enzymes and a large number of compounds.*

How does aloe work? 
Aloe vera works because the green skin of the plant produces and the sap stores at least six beneficial health agents: lupeol, salicylic acid, urea nitrogen, cinnamonic acid, phenol and sulfur. In addition, the plant also produces at least 23 proteins (polypeptides) and at least four mannan sugars, which promote overall health. 

*This product(s) is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 

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