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Aloe vera is a food that brings many benefits to women. In addition to beautifying the skin, this plant also has the effect of losing weight. However, you must use aloe vera properly to get the desired effect.
1. Benefits of Aloe Vera
Aloe vera helps to lose weight through supporting the body to increase metabolism and control blood sugar. Specifically:
1.1 Boost metabolism
Some studies show that aloe vera can help boost metabolism, increasing calorie burn throughout the day to promote weight loss.
A 90-day study in rats, in which rats were divided into 2 groups, 1 group ate a high-fat diet combined with aloe vera, the second group ate a high-fat diet without aloe vera . The results showed that the 1st group had a lower rate of body fat storage than the 2nd group. This may prove that aloe vera has a calorie-burning effect in the body. Other animal research has shown that aloe vera can affect fat and sugar metabolism in the body, and prevent belly fat accumulation.
However, more research is still needed to determine if aloe vera can provide the same health benefits in humans.
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1.2 Supports blood sugar control
Aloe vera can lose weight thanks to its blood sugar control effect.
In one study, supplementing with aloe vera in the form of 300-500 mg capsules, twice daily, significantly reduced blood sugar in 72 people with diabetes. In addition, another study in 136 people, they were instructed to apply aloe vera gel for 8 weeks. The results showed that these people lost weight and body fat, which helps the body use insulin better.
Aloe vera helps control blood sugar, so they reduce hunger and cravings, limiting the risk of blood sugar spikes.
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2. Side effects of aloe vera
Drinking aloe vera can cause some harmful side effects to health, mainly digestive problems such as diarrhea, stomach cramps.
Although aloe vera has a similar effect as a laxative, regulating the contractionary activities in the stomach and intestines, excessive use can cause some side effects such as dehydration and imbalance. electrolyte . It is worth noting that the dehydration caused by using aloe vera is only temporary, not suitable for sustainable weight loss.
In addition, if you want to drink aloe vera while using medicine, you need to consult your doctor first. Because it may decrease the absorption of certain medications. You should not eat aloe vera gels and skin products, as they may contain harmful ingredients and additives.
Aloin is a decolorizing agent, pressed from the leaves of the aloe vera plant, which is thought to increase the risk of cancer. However, most of the aloin has been removed during processing. It's best to choose aloin-free products from trusted brands.
Finally, products containing emulsion, a substance found in the leaves of the aloe vera plant, have been banned by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to safety concerns.
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3. Use aloe vera properly
Aloe vera leaves consist of three main parts - leaves, emulsion and gel. Of these, the gel is safe to use and can be made by cutting the leaves in half and using a spoon or knife to scoop out the gel. You can reduce the bitterness of the gel by washing away dirt and emulsion. Aloe vera gel is added to smoothies, milkshakes, salsas and soups for added health benefits in dishes.
You can also eat the leaves of aloe vera by adding it to salads and stir-fries. After cutting and washing the leaves, soak the leaves in water for 10 - 30 minutes to soften the leaves before cooking with dishes.
Reference source: healthline.com
