Author: Vinson J A, Al Kharrat H, Andreoli L.
effect of consumption of Aloe vera liquid preparations on the absorption of water- or fat-soluble vitamins, Aloe on the human absorption of vitamins C and E, vitamin supplements, plasma bioavailability of vitamins C and E, supplementation of vitamin C with Aloe Gel area was 304%,For vitamin E, the results for the relative areas increase with aloe Gel 369% of absorption in plasma test, Aloes improve the absorption of both vitamins C and E. The absorption is slower and the vitamins last longer in the plasma with the Aloes. Aloe is the only known supplement to increase the absorption of both of these vitamins and should be considered as a complement to them, recent report showed that Helicobacter pylori infection signi?cantly impairs the bioavailability of vitamin C, amount recommended for vitamin Consumption by the US Government has been increased recently to 75 mg per day for women and 90 mg for men, smokers should add an additional 35 mg per day because their metabolic turnover of vitamin C is more rapid, as is their rate of oxidative stress, study of its pharmacokinetics in humans, it was suggested that the amount be increased to 200 mg/day, representing maximum bioavailability, supplement of C or ingestion of an agent that can increase the absorption of C may be needed, Vitamin E (tocopherol), a lipid-soluble vitamin, Vitamin E can reduce cognitive decline and improve the immune system, Epidemiological studies indicate vitamin E may also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, although results from supplementation studies are mixed, Innovaloe from AMB Wellness is processed using the hand-?lleted technique, Hand-?lleted processing removes the inner gel while avoiding the yellow latex found next to the rind, Aloe gel extract was especially effective in slowing down and increasing the absorption of ascorbate, Aloe extracts improved the absorption of vitamin E and prolonged its plasma concentration, especially after 8 h. Aloe is unique in its ability to improve the absorption of both of these vitamins and should be considered as an adjunct for people who take vitamin supplements
