Composition, properties and uses of Aloe

Vitamins

• Vitamin A: this is important for vision, skin and mucous membranes, as well as for natural defences and vitality.
• Vitamin B1: this is important for carbohydrate metabolism and strengthens the nervous system, cardiac activity and muscles.
• Vitamin B2: this is necessary for breaking down carbohydrates and the build-up of proteins and fats in the body, therefore, it is essential for providing the body with energy. It supports healthy skin, hair and nails, as well as the intestines and liver. It can also have a positive effect on migraines.
• Vitamin B6: it is important for protein metabolism and is very important for amino acid metabolism. It also has a positive influence on the nervous system, hormonal balance and the immune system.
• Vitamin B12: it is one of the most important metabolic vitamins. It provides the substances needed for blood formation and the protein metabolism of the nerve cells which sustain life. It strengthens the nervous system and supports cell vitality, performance and health. It is also important for various processes which strongly influence the brain and mental health, which can have a positive effect on them.
• Folic acid: it is important for the health of the heart and circulatory system, cell division and cell renewal, blood formation, the immune system, and counteracts depressive moods, irritability and lack of concentration.
• Niacin:it supports fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism. It is important for energy metabolism; it supports the nervous system function and contributes to maintaining normal mucous membranes and skin. It has a positive effect on mental balance and can reduce fatigue.
• Vitamin C: it boosts the healing of wounds, protects blood vessels, has an antioxidant effect, activates immune cells and, therefore, strengthens the immune system. It is important for healthy gums, it prevents fatigue and irritability, and it regulates hormone release, including stress hormones.
• Vitamin E: it has an antioxidant effect and protects cells from the influence of free radicals. It is important for vitality and performance and it supports fat and protein metabolism. It strengthens cell walls, delays the ageing process, and supports the immune system.