What is Aloe Vera?
Category: Supplements
Most popular types: Aloe Vera juice Aloe vera topical Lilly of the Desert Aloe Vera Juice Show all
See also: Aloe vera-lidocaine Solarcaine Gel
Aloe vera contains protein, calcium, magnesium, zinc, vitamins A, B12 and E, essential fatty acids and is naturally rich in vitamin C, amino acids, enzymes, germanium. It has anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial and anti-viral properties.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowel irritability | 12 | 3 | |
| General health | 11 | 4 | |
| Support immune health | 8 | 5 | |
| Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis | 3 | 1 | |
| Acid reflux | 2 | 0 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 1 | |
| Mild | 0 | |
| None | 22 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Aloe Vera
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal pain | 1 | |
| Low potassium (hypokalemia) | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Aloe Vera
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 10 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 6 | |
| Did not seem to work | 5 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 2 | |
| Doctor's advice | 2 | |
| Expense | 2 | |
| Personal research | 2 | |
| Side effects too severe | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Aloe Vera
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 4 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 11 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 4 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 4 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 1 | |
| 10 years or more | 1 |
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