Aloe and aloe vera are different products and
should not be confused. Aloe-based
products are effective laxatives, but there are many other laxatives that
are not suspected
carcinogens, that are just as effective, and that do not make urine turn
brown or red. While aloe
seems to have a range of interesting and potentially beneficial effects in
laboratory studies,
especially antioxidant effects, these alleged benefits have been hard to
confirm in humans. There
are no reports of significant toxicity associated with aloe vera use, and
it may produce symptomatic relief for some skin conditions. More
miraculous claims for aloe vera, such as accelerated
wound healing, remain unproven. Unlike aloe, aloe vera is quite nontoxic
and safe for use.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Products are intended to support general well being and are not intended to treat, diagnose, mitigate, prevent, or cure any condition or disease. If conditions persist, please seek advice from your medical doctor.
