How to Use Aloe Vera to Maintain Healthy Blood Sugar
Nutrient Content & Health Benefits
Here is why Aloe Vera is so beneficial to our health:- Antioxidant vitamins – vitamin A, C, E, B12, choline, and folic acid which help prevent free radical damage.
- Enzymes – alkaline phosphatase, aliiase, amylase, bradykinase, lipase, etc. They reduce skin inflammation and help in the breakdown of fats and sugars.
- Minerals – copper, calcium, selenium. manganese, chromium, magnesium, zinc, potassium, etc.
- Laxatives – enodin and aloin which have antibacterial, analgesic, and antiviral properties
- Fatty acids – campesterol cholesterol, lupeol, and beta-sitosterol which have analgesic and antiseptic properties.
- Hormones – gibberellins and auxins which have anti-inflammatory and wound-healing properties.
How to Use Aloe Vera for Diabetes
We should choose pure Aloe Vera gel and consume 30 grams, or 2 tablespoons a day. Taking the gel regularly can help reduce our blood sugar levels, and we should notice significant improvements after a few weeks. This will also help dilate our blood vessels and improve the delivery of nutrients and oxygen through the bloodstream. This can be really helpful as many people with this condition tend to have vascular disease. By reducing the perturbed lipid profile and chronic hyperglycemia in them, it helps protect these people from cardiovascular complications. Aloe Vera gel helps prevent significant blood sugar spikes by causing satiety and regulating the absorption of sugar. Still, if we take diabetes medications we should consult our doctor before taking the gel as it may lead to hypoglycemia (dangerously low blood sugar levels).Aloe Vera for Diabetic Foot
This common chronic disease can cause nerve damage in the feet, so these people can lose the feeling in this part of the body. So, they may have some cut or sore without knowing, and if they don’t treat it on time, it could lead to infections and ulcers. But, applying Aloe Vera gel on the feet can reduce the risk of these complications. However, they shouldn’t apply it between toes, as damp areas can lead to fungal infection. Its anti-inflammatory properties can help prevent infections, wounds, ulcers, and other skin conditions related to the disease.
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