There are more Than 240 different species of Aloe. It is mainly grown in dry regions of Africa,
Asia, Europe, and America. The aloe plant is a member of the family. It has cactus like
characteristics. Also it belongs to a larger family called Xeroids. Only for of the aloe pants are
recognized as having nutritional value to humans and animals. Of the four aloe plants,
barbadensis miller is the top.
When gel of the aloe plant are exposed to oxygen for a four hour period it oxidizes and renders
worthless. Aloe Vera provides raw material needed by the body to effect its own care. It has
been shown to keep to intestinal tract clean and get rid of materials that cling to the lining and
prevent the intestines from absorbing the nutrients required by the body to stay healthy as well as
rid itself of illness. It also helps the body cleanse itself so it can absorb these and other nutrients.
Aloe Vera does not provide nutrients.
There are 75 different different nutritional compounds occurring in Aloe Vera. Aloe Vera
contains over 20 different minerals and 8 essential amino acids.
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