New Human Study finds that Aloe vera enhances bioavailability of vitamins B12 and C and ORAC among mature adults

2007-08-02 - The International Aloe Science Council

Irving, TX – Aloe vera is a powerful complement to other supplements, enhancing their absorbance and effects, according to a recent bioavailability study . Both Aloe vera gel and whole leaf Aloe were tested in the randomized cross-over trial, with the gel demonstrating the strongest results in promoting the absorbance of vitamins C and B12.  It only took one ounce of Aloe to have substantial effects in enhancing the absorption of a 500mg dose of vitamin C and 1mg dose of B12.

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General Research on Aloe

• J Wound Care. 2004 Apr;13(4):157-8.: Phytotherapy: an alternative treatment for non-healing ulcers.
  Avijgan M.
  Shahr-e-kord University of Medical Sciences, Shahr-e-kord, Iran.
  avijgan@yahoo.com
  There are few reports in the literature on the effectiveness of complimentary therapies on chronic wounds. Use of an aloe vera gel resulted in full healing after treatments such as antibiotics, surgical debridement and skin grafting had failed.
• Int Immunopharmacol. 2004 Mar;4(3):411-8.: Mannan from Aloe saponaria inhibits tumoral cell activation and proliferation.
  

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