Aloe vera, scientific name Aloe barbadensis Miller, is a succulent plant whose fleshy leaves contain a transparent gel. This gel has been used for many years in cosmetic products, beverages and food supplements.
It is the most widespread species of aloe in the commercial sector. The inner part of the leaf contains a gel composed largely of water, along with sugars, vitamins and minerals in varying amounts.
The inner gel is different from the yellow latex that is just under the skin: quality products are obtained from the inside of the leaf.
There are food products (gels and juices to drink) and cosmetic products (gels, creams, sprays). They have different purposes and rules: a cosmetic product should not be taken by mouth and a supplement is not a cosmetic.
Aloe concentration, processing method and other ingredients vary greatly from product to product.
Check the percentage of aloe gel, the complete list of ingredients, how to use and warnings. European legislation limits the presence of certain substances of plant origin in food: choose products from companies that clearly declare the composition.
Supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet or medical treatment. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on-going drug therapy, or have any medical conditions, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice first.
Information for information purposes: these are not medical advice and do not replace the opinion of the doctor. Supplements are not a substitute for a varied and balanced diet. TrovaAloeVera.it is a site of independent consultants and is not the official website of Forever Living Products.