Written by Chrystal Moulton, Science Writer. By week 4, the incidence of skin lesions was significantly lower in the intervention group compared to the control (71.4% versus 91.4%, P = 0.031, respectively). Those who undergo radiation therapy commonly experience...
Aloe Sterol Improves Skin Function in Healthy Female Volunteers
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Low dose Aloe sterol (19µg) significantly improved skin barrier function and collagen production after 12 weeks of supplementation. The ability for our skin to retain moisture is essential to skin barrier function and overall...
Pycnogenol, Papain, and Aloe Vera for the Management of Pre-Diabetes
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Twelve weeks of supplementation with a polyherbal blend of pycnogenol, papain, and aloe vera was not effective in the management of pre-type-two diabetes. Pre-diabetes is characterized by elevated levels of fasting plasma...
Aloe Vera in Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Written by Marcia J. Egles, MD. A nine-month supplementation with 50 ml/day of aloe vera juice restored normal thyroid function in the participating subjects with subclinical hypothyroidism, and significantly decreased their highly elevated serum TPOAb levels after...
Aloe Shown to Improve Skin Health
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Aloe vera, a common sunburn treatment when applied topically; however, when taken internally aloe vera significantly reduced wrinkles and improved skin moisture, skin collagen levels, and elasticity in participating subjects. Aloe vera...
Aloe Vera Gel Improves Dental Health in Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. The antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing properties of aloe vera, when used as an adjunct to the treatment protocol, contributed to the significant improvements in chronic periodontitis. Included in the many health...
Aloe Vera and Myrrh Benefit Common Mouth Ulcers
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. Applications of aloe or myrrh for 5 days in participating subjects resulted in a 38% decrease in ulcer size from application of aloe and a 21% decrease in pain intensity from application of myrrh when compared to a placebo. Recurrent...
Aloe Vera Gel Helps with Blood Sugar and Cholesterol in Diabetics
Written by Greg Arnold, DC, CSCS. 300 mgs of aloe vera gel taken twice per day for 12 months, along with a restricted carbohydrate and fat diet, significantly improved blood glucose metabolism as well as total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol. Type 2 diabetes costs our...
Aloe Vera for Ulcerative Colitis
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Aloe gel taken at 3 ½ oz twice per day for four weeks reduced effects of ulcerative colitis by 30% over a control group. Aloe vera is commonly thought of as a treatment for sunburns or skin conditions, but recent research shows aloe...
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