The Benefits of Aloe Vera Juice on Diabetes

Diabetes is a very serious, silent disease. Many people have no symptoms and learn they have diabetes only when they seek help for one of its complications. Early detection is the key in preventing or delaying the devastating effects of diabetes. Diabetes can lead to blindness, kidney failure and heart disease.

Recently aloe vera juice was given to diabetic patients to see if it could have any effect in reducing levels of fasting blood glucose. The study showed a lower blood glucose level within two weeks and reduced triglycerides (fat) within four weeks. Aloe vera juice had no effect on cholesterol levels and had no toxic effects on kidney or liver function as assessed by blood chemistry. According to the authors of the study (see below), the results were significant enough to recommend the use of aloe vera to assist with blood sugar regulation.

David Kamnitzer, D.C. recommends using an aloe that has a high mucopolysaccharide count of about 10,000 (for the purposes of immune system enhancement, weight loss and blood sugar regulation). If you have any additional questions about natural methods of blood sugar regulation, please contact David Kamnitzer, D.C. at (650) 855-8052 or by e-mail.

Contributing content:
Bunyapraphatsara, et al. Phytomedicine (1996). Vol. 3(3), pp. 245-8.

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