The Best Aloe for the Best Products
Aloe Barbadensis Miller. It’s a mouthful, but it’s a name worth knowing.
There are around 400 species of aloe plants. They are all succulents found in arid regions throughout the world. They’re each beneficial in their own ways, but there is only one species that has been recognized for millenia for its magically soothing abilities—Aloe Barbadensis Miller.
Records of this plant exist on Sumerian clay tablets from as early as 2200 BC. Aloe’s cosmetic and medical benefits were prized the by ancient civilizations of Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, India, and Arabia. Just like these ancient civilizations, Forever Living reveres aloe for its soothing, nurturing properties.
We rely on the most valuable, most exclusive aloe vera to enhance our health and beauty products. We own all the aloe plantations used to make our products, so we can guarantee the purity and potency of all our products.
Our aloe vera products were the first to be awarded The International Aloe Science Council’s Seal of Approval. Look for their seal of approval on all of our aloe products.
We insist on the best—and that’s exactly what you get.
Nutrients in Aloe Vera has been used for more than 5000 years which goes to show that its nutritional value was discovered a long time ago. Below we highlight the nutrients in the plant.
Aloe Barbadensis Miller. It’s a mouthful, but it’s a name worth knowing.
There are around 400 species of aloe plants. They are all succulents found in arid regions throughout the world. They’re each beneficial in their own ways, but there is only one species that has been recognized for millenia for its magically soothing abilities—Aloe Barbadensis Miller.
Records of this plant exist on Sumerian clay tablets from as early as 2200 BC. Aloe’s cosmetic and medical benefits were prized the by ancient civilizations of Egypt, China, Greece, Rome, India, and Arabia. Just like these ancient civilizations, Forever Living reveres aloe for its soothing, nurturing properties.
We rely on the most valuable, most exclusive aloe vera to enhance our health and beauty products. We own all the aloe plantations used to make our products, so we can guarantee the purity and potency of all our products.
Our aloe vera products were the first to be awarded The International Aloe Science Council’s Seal of Approval. Look for their seal of approval on all of our aloe products.
We insist on the best—and that’s exactly what you get.
Nutrients in Aloe Vera has been used for more than 5000 years which goes to show that its nutritional value was discovered a long time ago. Below we highlight the nutrients in the plant.
- Vitamins. Aloe Vera is rich in vitamins A, C and E. It also contains folic acid and choline which are part of the complex vitamin B. vitamin B1, B2, B3 which is known as niacin and vitamin B6 are all found in the plant. Not many plants can claim to be source of vitamin B12 and aloe vera is a great source.
- Minerals. There are more than 20 minerals in this plant and some of these include zinc, sodium, potassium, manganese, selenium, calcium, magnesium, iron and chromium.
- Amino Acids. Amino acids are essential organic compounds. They contain carbon, oxygen, nitrogen and hydrogen. They are key in the formation of proteins. Out of the 22 essential amino acids present in the body, eight are highly essential. Aloe vera boasts of about 20 amino acids and it has all the eight essential amino acids.
- Fatty Acids. Fatty acids can also be found in aloe vera and the plant has three sterols which are essential fatty acids. These are HCL cholesterol which is vital in lowering fat within the blood as well as B-sitosterol and campesterol. All these amino acids are essential in enhancing acid digestion and relieving allergic symptoms. Other fatty acids present in aloe vera are linolenic, linoleic, caprylic, stearic, oleic and palmitic.