| ≥1 piece |
Description:
The active constituents for aloe's laxative effect are known as anthraquinone glycosides, which
are converted by intestinal bacteria into aglycones. The active compounds responsible for
aloe's wound healing properties are less well-described but are likely a combination of several
saccharide molecules. When the leaf is consumed, the high fiber content of the plant has been
shown to exert beneficial effects on cardiac disease risk factors by reducing blood levels of
cholesterol, triglycerides and glucose