Aloe Vera and Weight Loss

JBennis1013
JBennis1013 Posts: 377 Member
edited October 11 in Food and Nutrition
I was doing some reading and found that Aloe vera can aid in weight loss. Has anyone tried using aloe vera as an aid in their weight loss? Any success?

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  • GreatSetOfBrains
    GreatSetOfBrains Posts: 675 Member
    Using it how?
  • jazzijessica
    jazzijessica Posts: 12 Member
    what does it do?
  • seriousaboutlife
    seriousaboutlife Posts: 177 Member
    I always look at new "trends" this way.... if there was a miracle way to lose weight quickly... don't you think Oprah would have found it by now? lol
  • LMStark
    LMStark Posts: 150
    Aloe vera can be good to use, but not long-term, because it is a laxative (a gentle and natural one). You can use it for several weeks to cleanse the colon, which can help your digestive system run smoother and increase your energy level. Here is a link about it:

    http://www.ehow.com/how_2119543_use-aloe-vera-weight-loss.html
  • brocflores
    brocflores Posts: 111
    Actually I had a friend from high school that was very over weight and one year over summer she had come back the following year super thin. I asked her what she did and she said she had drank alot of water mixed w aloe Vera to help cleanse system she would drink I believe a gallon a day :0/ seriously it must work but omg it taste super GROSS!!!! That's what I've heard about aloe vero diet she lost 50lbs!
  • jaybee25
    jaybee25 Posts: 117
    Ahaahhaa at the oprah would have found it!! I have a issue with sore stomachs and bloating..(possible IBS, it runs through the family ) however since I have changed what I eat it is nowhere as bad and I think I own ALOT of the lack in bloating to the aloe vera juice I have every morn and sometimes evening.I have 2 tbs of concertrated juice in a glass of water on an EMPTY stomach and I'm finding if I don't have it the bloat is back. As for aiding weight loss if you caount the less weight from the bloat then yea but it doesn't melt your pounds away or anything like that! It does have a great number of health properties though so maybe something that is benficial to you :)
  • JBennis1013
    JBennis1013 Posts: 377 Member
    A friend's mother had lost nearly 100lbs mixing aloe vera and water and of course eating healthy. They would mix the aloe vera with water and pineapple to help with the taste.
  • CourteneyLove
    CourteneyLove Posts: 246 Member
    some international super markets have flavored aloe vera drinks. i used to drink the mango and peach flavors (totally yumzo.) just be careful with how much you drink because of what others have said - it will clean you out!
  • Skinny_Kitty
    Skinny_Kitty Posts: 136 Member
    You are only supposed to drink 1-2 oz. of aloe vera a day. Don't go over that as you can get sick and will be in the bathroom all day! In the morning, I take 2 oz. and mix it with water and a splash of cranberry juice. You can't even taste the aloe vera. It will help me use the restroom and cleans you out but not in a "detox" sort of way... There are also a ton of vitamins and nutrients in aloe vera juice that is so good for your overall health. Just don't over do it.... as with everything...... everything in moderation!

    Good luck!
  • MzBug
    MzBug Posts: 2,173 Member
    My mom would drink it mixed with apricot juice when she had very active stomach ulcers. After about a year of drinking it daily she had actually gotten taken off the stomach meds, healed the ulcers and gained 10 healthy pounds (she had been underweight).
  • GreatSetOfBrains
    GreatSetOfBrains Posts: 675 Member
    Where you buy aloe? Wow I'm in awe, had no idea?!?!
  • tacticalhippie
    tacticalhippie Posts: 596 Member
    There's a guy who buys the Gel and drinks it everyday to help with his diverticulitis. :/
    Swears by it.
  • JBennis1013
    JBennis1013 Posts: 377 Member
    Where you buy aloe? Wow I'm in awe, had no idea?!?!

    Usually it's in the produce section of your supermarket. I use George's Aloe Vera juice which I order thru amazon. http://www.amazon.com/Warren-Laboratories-Georges-Gallon-liquid/dp/B00014EB6O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1313944606&sr=8-1
  • tomg33
    tomg33 Posts: 305 Member
    Some of these posts sound like they came from a book of magic spells...
  • benjamfarley
    benjamfarley Posts: 1
    One of my friend gained the best results with the usage of Aloe Vera for its weight loss process. It is one the known herbal remedy for many of the health issues.

    aloe weight loss products
  • waytobeduck
    waytobeduck Posts: 82
    Aloe vera juice (from the store) is not particularly healthy but I have some aloe vera growing in my backyard; I may look into smoothies and stuff. Thanks for the tip.
  • karenjalon
    karenjalon Posts: 1
    The ALO drinks (I get them at Whole Foods) are really good. Good variety of flavor and also have them in lower sugar versions.
  • LBennett34
    LBennett34 Posts: 25 Member
    I've also heard it can help your body synthesize other vitamins better. Just a little bit a day and make sure it if from a reputable company.
  • jennyocox
    jennyocox Posts: 143
    If you are going to use Aloe Vera you you make sure you use the least manufactured one possible. My sister sells the forever living brand. I use it. I was on meds for an ulcer but not anymore. I also used to suffer from IBS but not any more. She has a facebook page and a web shop. You can buy from it anywhere in the world. I'm doing the Fit1 programme now. I love it. Look her up. Forever living the life is the name of the page on FB. Her name is Caroline O'Leary. A great way of getting it for a lower price is to become a distributor too. You'll never look back! She's on carousello@yahoo.co.uk. She's on this too. The Fit1 plan even recommends using MyFitnessPal alongside.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    edited January 2015

    Way to necropost to spam.
  • kr1stadee
    kr1stadee Posts: 1,774 Member
    Um. I use aloe vera when I'm in the sun too long. Maybe that's why my arms look so skinny in the summer... B)
  • chivalryder
    chivalryder Posts: 4,391 Member
    LMStark wrote: »
    Aloe vera can be good to use, but not long-term, because it is a laxative (a gentle and natural one). You can use it for several weeks to cleanse the colon, which can help your digestive system run smoother and increase your energy level. Here is a link about it:

    http://www.ehow.com/how_2119543_use-aloe-vera-weight-loss.html

    I cleansed my colon not two minutes ago!
  • nutty192
    nutty192 Posts: 50 Member
    I use forever living aloe vera to help mmuscle aches and pains. I definitely notice the difference if I dont take it. I did the forever living cleanse 9 prog and lost 8lbs in 9 days. Then did fit 1, and it suggested MFP. Now 21 lbs lighter than before. Cant be bad. Dont believe all the horror stories about bowel cleansing. I still need to take the fibre supplement sometimes in spite of the gel. Incidently, I really like the tadte of the plain natural gel! Nutty
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