Unlike other aloe products that contain laxative irritants, NSI® ACTIVAloe has been purified and standardized, and does not produce laxative effects. For more than 6,000 years, aloe ("the medicine plant") has been known for providing soothing relief for skin irritations. But more recent studies have shown that this plant may provide additional health benefits when taken orally, including promoting healthy cholesterol, blood sugar, immunity, gastrointestinal/digestive health, and weight management. Primarily, aloe is known for its relief of topical wounds, including burns, sunburns, and cuts. This effect may stem from the fact that aloe is believed to promote oxygen availability to the skin and may help with tissue strength and formation. Aloe may also decrease swelling and redness, reduce inflammation, and accelerate wound healing, as well as assist in maintaining skin's supple quality. Aloe vera juice has long been used for healthy digestion. It has been shown to possess at least three anti-inflammatory fatty acids that may benefit the stomach, small intestine and colon. Aloe assists in cleansing the digestive tract by exerting a soothing, balancing effect, and, it prevents indigestion by naturally alkalizing -- reducing the acidity -- of digestive juices. This provides various benefits, including promoting healthy regularity, improving the colon's bacterial function, and reducing bloating and flatulence. And, the aloe compound acemannan, which is one of aloe's most important bioactive elements, may support immunity by boosting T-lymphocyte cells. These digestive benefits may make aloe effective for weight management. As it helps to promote healthy blood sugar, aloe may reduce hunger pangs and cravings. By helping to manage the highs and lows of dieting, aloe can help maintain energy levels. Aloe contains seven antioxidants, and may stimulate the body's natural antioxidant production and metabolic processes. Aloe supplementation is also believed to supp ...
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