Aloe Vera leaves contain a pulp that has a large supply of natural nutrients.
It is a known herbal remedy that has been used for many centuries in the treatment of many skin problems.
It is also recommended for many internal healing benefits, repair and cleansing the system when consumed as a nutritional drink.
However, there are several side effects, though rare, associated with drinking Aloe Vera juice.
Therefore, it is advisable to consume Aloe juice in moderation and not the same way you drink orange juice.
In addition, make sure to drink the juice after consulting with your doctor and avoid self-medicating.
The side effects of Aloe Vera juice include: · Allergic reactions The stimulant laxative ingredients of most Aloe Vera products, and particularly the Over-The-Counter (OTC) products, usually lack effectiveness and safety or can be misbranded, resulting in various allergic reactions.
Aloe juice should be avoided by people who are sensitive or allergic to Aloe Vera.
As part of the Liliaceous family, like tulips, onions and garlic, it can cause allergic reactions.
Furthermore, it is not advisable to give Aloe juice to children because they can experience adverse toxic reactions.
· Skin problems Aloe Vera can cause allergic skin reactions, including widespread inflammation of skin, hardening of skin, redness of skin & eyelids, Henoch-Schonleinpurpura (purple spots on skin), skin inflammation caused by sun exposure, splitting of skin, stinging and soreness.
· Bleeding disorders Aloe Vera juice can increase the risks of bleeding.
Therefore, cautionis normally given to people experiencing any form of bleeding disorders or administering drugs that are likely to increase bleeding.
It is important to consult with your doctor who may recommend a dose adjustment, if necessary.
· Abdominal reactions People who often experience sudden and severe abdominal pains may need to avoid Aloe Vera juice.
The juice may cause adverse effects like abdominal cramping, dehydration, constipation and dependency, if taken like a laxative.
In addition, people with appendicitis, fecal impaction or kidney disease should consume the drink only with doctor's approval to avoid abdominal reactions.
· Diarrhea risk Drinking Aloe Vera juice can cause diarrhea.
This adverse effect occurs because Aloe latex and Aloe juice contain anthraquinone, a laxative.
People with severe diarrhea experience cramping, pain and dehydration.
Therefore, it is advisable to consult your nutritionist or doctor before ingesting the herb.
Furthermore, it is important to avoid consuming Aloe that is not intended for internal use.
· Drug interaction Like most herbal supplements, consuming it internally, either in the form of juices or drugs can result in adverse interactions with OTC medications.
As a result, this can increase or inhibit the effects of some medications.
For example, the juice can increase the blood sugar, lower the effects of many diabetes medications.
In addition, it can cause the loss of potassium if taken with diuretics for heart problems.
Caution is given for people with hypoglycemia or diabetes, and those taking herbs, supplements or drugs that affect blood sugars.
The levels of blood glucose may need to be monitored by a doctor, who may recommend an adjustment of medication.
It is a known herbal remedy that has been used for many centuries in the treatment of many skin problems.
It is also recommended for many internal healing benefits, repair and cleansing the system when consumed as a nutritional drink.
However, there are several side effects, though rare, associated with drinking Aloe Vera juice.
Therefore, it is advisable to consume Aloe juice in moderation and not the same way you drink orange juice.
In addition, make sure to drink the juice after consulting with your doctor and avoid self-medicating.
The side effects of Aloe Vera juice include: · Allergic reactions The stimulant laxative ingredients of most Aloe Vera products, and particularly the Over-The-Counter (OTC) products, usually lack effectiveness and safety or can be misbranded, resulting in various allergic reactions.
Aloe juice should be avoided by people who are sensitive or allergic to Aloe Vera.
As part of the Liliaceous family, like tulips, onions and garlic, it can cause allergic reactions.
Furthermore, it is not advisable to give Aloe juice to children because they can experience adverse toxic reactions.
· Skin problems Aloe Vera can cause allergic skin reactions, including widespread inflammation of skin, hardening of skin, redness of skin & eyelids, Henoch-Schonleinpurpura (purple spots on skin), skin inflammation caused by sun exposure, splitting of skin, stinging and soreness.
· Bleeding disorders Aloe Vera juice can increase the risks of bleeding.
Therefore, cautionis normally given to people experiencing any form of bleeding disorders or administering drugs that are likely to increase bleeding.
It is important to consult with your doctor who may recommend a dose adjustment, if necessary.
· Abdominal reactions People who often experience sudden and severe abdominal pains may need to avoid Aloe Vera juice.
The juice may cause adverse effects like abdominal cramping, dehydration, constipation and dependency, if taken like a laxative.
In addition, people with appendicitis, fecal impaction or kidney disease should consume the drink only with doctor's approval to avoid abdominal reactions.
· Diarrhea risk Drinking Aloe Vera juice can cause diarrhea.
This adverse effect occurs because Aloe latex and Aloe juice contain anthraquinone, a laxative.
People with severe diarrhea experience cramping, pain and dehydration.
Therefore, it is advisable to consult your nutritionist or doctor before ingesting the herb.
Furthermore, it is important to avoid consuming Aloe that is not intended for internal use.
· Drug interaction Like most herbal supplements, consuming it internally, either in the form of juices or drugs can result in adverse interactions with OTC medications.
As a result, this can increase or inhibit the effects of some medications.
For example, the juice can increase the blood sugar, lower the effects of many diabetes medications.
In addition, it can cause the loss of potassium if taken with diuretics for heart problems.
Caution is given for people with hypoglycemia or diabetes, and those taking herbs, supplements or drugs that affect blood sugars.
The levels of blood glucose may need to be monitored by a doctor, who may recommend an adjustment of medication.
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