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Consuming Aloe Vera Gel is a Critical Factor in Nutrient Absorption

Posted by Forever Living on March 10, 2024
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Aloe vera gel is credited with various health benefits, including the potential to enhance nutrient absorption. This belief stems from the plant’s natural properties, which may help improve digestion and overall gut health, creating a more favorable environment for absorbing nutrients from food.

How Aloe Vera Gel May Enhance Nutrient Absorption

  • Digestive Enzymes: Aloe vera contains enzymes that can help break down sugars and fats, making it easier for your body to digest and absorb nutrients.
  • Gut Health: It’s known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties, which can help maintain the health of the digestive tract lining. A healthy digestive tract is crucial for optimal nutrient absorption.
  • Prebiotic Effects: Some research suggests aloe vera acts as a prebiotic, stimulating the growth of good bacteria in the gut, further aiding digestion and nutrient absorption.

The Extent of Nutrient Absorption Improvement

Quantifying exactly how much aloe vera gel increases nutrient absorption is challenging, as it can vary greatly among individuals and depends on several factors, including overall diet, the health of the gut microbiome, and the specific nutrients in question. While there is anecdotal evidence supporting the idea that aloe vera can enhance nutrient uptake, scientific studies providing exact figures are limited.

Considerations and Recommendations

Moderation is Key:

Although aloe vera gel can be beneficial, it should be consumed in moderation. High doses might have laxative effects or cause gastrointestinal discomfort in some individuals. For seasoned aloe vera enthusiasts, the suggested serving of Aloe Vera Gel is 8-12 fluid ounces daily, but if you are just beginning, it is best to start with a modest 4 ounces.

Quality Matters:

Not all aloe vera products are created equal. The processing method can affect the composition and potency of the aloe vera gel, potentially impacting its health benefits. Look for products with minimal additives and processing.

Additives: Forever Aloe Vera Gel has only three ingredients. This product boasts an impressive 99,7% pure inner leaf gel, complemented by the addition of ascorbic acid and citric acid to ensure freshness and stability.

Manufacturing Process: Forever Living Products ensures that their Aloe Vera Gel retains high nutrient absorption proprieties through a meticulous manufacturing process. From the moment the aloe leaves are harvested from their plantations, they are carefully handled and processed within hours to preserve the natural benefits. Using a patented stabilization process, Forever Living captures the purest form of aloe gel, ensuring that the essential nutrients remain intact and highly bioavailable. This commitment to quality means that when you consume Forever Aloe Vera Gel, you are getting the maximum benefits that aloe vera has to offer.

Conclusion

While there is promising evidence to suggest aloe vera gel could support better nutrient absorption through various mechanisms, more research is needed to fully understand the extent of these benefits and how they may apply broadly. Consuming aloe vera gel as part of a balanced diet may contribute to overall gut health, which is a critical factor in nutrient absorption.

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Flu Activity Up and Down. Steps You Can Take to Stay Healthy.

Posted by Forever Living on March 5, 2013
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Your neighbor is coughing; your mailman is coughing, and even your son comes home from school with a cough.  The flu has made its way to the news headlines, so you will want to do what you can to help make sure it doesn’t make its way to you.

The easiest way to catch the cold or flu is by rubbing your nose after sneezed on.  Experts from the Mayo Clinic say that cold and flu germs have shown potential to live for 48 hours or more.  So while you will want to remember to avoid rubbing your nose, it’s also good practice to wash your hands frequently, use hand sanitizer and keep your immune system boosted.  Here are some products from Forever Living that can help you stay healthy this season.

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Aloe Hand & Face Soap

Flu GermsAloe Hand & Face Soap is a rich, moisturizing hand and face cleanser with a generous amount of aloe. It creates a luxurious lather, leaving the skin feeling clean, smooth and silky, while minimizing the irritations experienced with some bar soaps. Its mild formula also makes Aloe Hand & Face Soap an ideal shampoo for children and adults alike.

Biodegradable, pH-balanced and non-irritating, it is mild enough for daily facial, hand, hair or body cleansing, and is suitable for those with sensitive skin.

Forever Hand Sanitizer™ with Aloe and Honey

fluWhen you’re trying to keep yourself and your family healthy, some of your biggest enemies are the ones you can’t see. Being an active family, you come in contact with just about everything—including plenty of germs.

Forever Hand Sanitizer® with Aloe & Honey is designed to kill 99.99% of germs. The skin-soothing stabilized aloe and hydrating honey soften and moisturize as it cleans – not to mention its pleasing scent of lemon and lavender. And the 2-oz bottle makes it the perfect size for us to have on hand anywhere, any time!

Let’s face it – if you’re an active family, there’s not much you can do about picking up a few germs. But you can get rid of them quick. Forever Hand Sanitizer® – a big peace of mind in a tiny bottle. Kills 99.99% of germs

Forever ImmuBlend®

cold and flu germsForever ImmuBlend™ is designed to support immune system function by addressing all aspects of the immune system from its first line of defense to its last. Each ingredient in our proprietary blend is specifically chosen for the crucial role it plays in supporting your body’s immune system function. It helps the body’s biological defense system to operate at peak performance so you can carry on your daily routine without any cares.

Our immune-enhancing nutrient blend includes the power of lactoferrin, maitake and shiitake mushrooms, along with vitamins C & D and zinc for that extra boost. Each of these key ingredients contributes to your body’s well-being:

  • Fructooligosaccharides – promote healthy levels of probiotic bacteria in the digestive system.
  • Lactoferrin – supports immune cell production and helps maintain optimum levels of beneficial bacteria in the intestines
  • Maitake & Shiitake Mushrooms – support immune cell production and cardiovascular function •Vitamin D – strengthens immune cells
  • Vitamin C –fights free radicals
  • Zinc – fights free radicals and supports immune cell production

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Immune-boosting Ingredients

Posted by Forever Living on January 15, 2013
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Has this ever happened to you?  You’re feeling like life is finally coming together.  You’re managing work and fitness with ease.  You’re looking forward to all your favorite activities and you have plenty of energy for all of your hobbies.  Then over the course of a week or two, you find that each day you have less and less energy.  You want to go to bed earlier and wake up later.  You start to crave foods you normally don’t eat and you no longer have the zest for the things that used to bring you joy.  Before you know it, you’ve come down with a cough, congestion, maybe even a fever.  It seems hard to believe you’re even the same person.  It happens to all of us at one time or another: our bodies become overloaded and haven’t done enough to support them.

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Fructooligosaccharides

The benefits of Fructooligosaccharides have been known in Japan for years, where their properties as probiotic support for the growth of friendly bacteria were acknowledged early on by the Japanese government.  Fructooligosaccharides have also been known to increase calcium absorption in the large intestine.  Extracted from fruits and vegetables such as jicama, tomatoes,  chicory and leeks.  Fructooligosaccharides are a natural way to boost the immune system.

Lactoferrin

Lactoferrin is a protein that is extracted from milk for its probiotic and immunity-boosting properties.  It is a naturally occurring substance in the human body, one that can improve your immune system’s responses at the cellular level.

Maitake & Shiitake Mushrooms

In China and Japan mushrooms have been used for their nutritional and healthful qualities for more than 3000 years.  Research has shown the mushrooms have compounds and nutrients that are not found in other plants.  In studies on mice, it has been shown that mushrooms have powerful immune-boosting properties.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D occurs naturally in very few foods, such as cod liver oil, beef liver and sardines.  If the thought of fitting those foods into your dietary regimen does not sound appealing don’t worry, with Forever Immublend, there’s another way to get the benefits of Vitamin D, which supports healthy cell proliferation, increased calcium absorption and a healthy cardiovascular system.

Vitamin C

Your body might obtain enough Vitamin C through diet since it occurs naturally in delicious fruits like citrus, pepper and sweet potatoes.  But this nutrient is such a powerhouse you’ll want to make sure you’re getting plenty.  Vitamin C has been shown to improve the immune system, increase absorption of iron from plant-based foods and help protect cells from free radicals.

Zinc

If you already have cold and go the store to buy lozenges, chances are they will include the mineral zinc.  That’s because zinc has been shown to provide support to help your immune system get back to full strength more quickly.  The other great thing about Forever Immublend is that it can be taken daily, year-round, without losing effectiveness.

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Vitolize Your Holiday Season: Vit♂lize™ Men’s and Vit♀lize™ Women’s

Posted by Forever Living on December 4, 2012
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December is a great time to renew and revitalize our relationships.  And a great place to start is with improved diet, increased exercise, and the health benefits of Men’s and Women’s Vitolize.

Have a wonderfully “balanced” holiday season, and be sure to share these products with those you love.

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Vit♂lize™Men’s

As men age, they begin to encounter unique concerns such as urinary challenges, reduced libido, unbalanced mood, and lowered endurance.  Forever Living has addressed all of these with Men’s Vit♂lize (#374).  Its propriety herbal blend of saw palmetto, pyguem, and pumpkin seed would be difficult to recreate through diet.  And it offers the clear advantages of these powerful antioxidants and critical nutrients:

♂ Pomegranate: can help keep normal PSA levels steady, support healthy blood pressure levels and help maintain healthy cholesterol levels.

♂ Lycopene: has been shown to help prevent premature signs of aging and keep skin looking younger.

♂ Quercetin: has been shown to help maintain healthy blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

♂ Vitamin B6: supports the manufacture of serotonin, which regulates mood.

♂ Vitamin C: boosts immunity.

♂ Vitamin D: helps support the cardiovascular system and maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

♂ Vitamin E: helps the immune system counteract against toxins such as air pollution.

♂ Zinc: plays a vital role in supporting reproductive health.

♂ Selenium: helps support healthy prostate function.

Vit♀lize™ Women’s

As women age, they can use some extra help fighting free radicals, increasing energy, supporting mood, and resisting stress.  That’s why this product is perfect for ladies on the go.  Its unique ingredients include apple powder, passionflower, schisandra berry, and cranberry fruit powder. There’s no better way to get such a wonderful fruit and botanical blend.  Women’s Vit♀lize™ (#375) offers the following key nutrients:

♀ Cranberry: has been shown to promote urinary tract health.

♀ Vitamin B6: helps maintain stable estrogen levels and support healthy menstrual function.  Also helps support proper metabolism.

♀ Vitamin B12: helps support the nervous system and enhance mood.

♀ Vitamin C: boosts immunity and supports iron absorption.

♀ Vitamin D: helps support  calcium absorption and maintain bone health.

♀ Vitamin E: helps the immune system counteract against toxins such as air pollution.

♀ Folic Acid: supports the production of red blood cells.

♀ Calcium: helps boost metabolism and maintain healthy reproductive function.

♀ Magnesium: helps maintain healthy blood sugar levels.

♀ Iron: supports muscle growth and brain function.

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