Drinking Aloe Vera gel: what it contains, how much to take and why regularity matters
What Aloe Vera leaf gel contains, how much to drink each day and why a single bottle tells you little about a drinking gel. Based on more than 15 years of experience.
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Anyone who drinks Aloe Vera gel usually wants one thing: to add something natural to their everyday routine that fits a mindful approach to eating. This article explains what Aloe Vera leaf gel contains, how much the manufacturer recommends and why a drinking gel only makes sense when you take it regularly.
Why drink Aloe Vera at all?
Our diet is often too fatty, too sweet and highly processed. Fruit and vegetables come from industrial farming, and we eat faster and more often than we used to. That is why many people are looking for ways to bring their diet closer to nature again.
Aloe Vera is one of the plants that have accompanied humankind for thousands of years. Its leaf gel contains an unusually wide range of natural constituents. That is exactly what makes it interesting as a drinking gel: not a single substance, but the interplay of many.
What Aloe Vera leaf gel contains
A laboratory analysis of the pure leaf gel shows how varied the plant's composition is. An excerpt:
- Mono- and polysaccharides: acemannan, aldopentose, arabinose, cellulose, galactose, galacturonic acid, glucuronic acid, glucose, hexuronic acid, mannose, mannuronic acid, pentosan, rhamnose, uronic acid, xylose
- Amino acids: seven of the eight essential amino acids that the body cannot produce itself, plus numerous non-essential ones
- Enzymes: phosphatase, amylase, bradykinase, carboxypeptidase, catalase, cellulase, lipase, peroxidase
- Minerals and trace elements: iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, selenium, zinc, chromium, potassium, copper, sodium
- Vitamins: vitamin B1, B2, B6, B12, vitamin C, vitamin E, provitamin A
- Secondary plant compounds: essential oils, lignins, salicylic acid, sterols, saponins, tannins
These constituents make Aloe Vera a true survivor: they protect the plant itself from fungi and bacteria. That is why it can be grown entirely without pesticides. You can read how it is grown and gently processed in Cultivation and processing compared.
How much Aloe Vera gel a day?
The recommendation for the Aloe Vera Drinking Gels is 90 ml a day, divided into three servings of 30 ml each. A 1,000 ml bottle therefore lasts about eleven days. The easiest way to manage this is with a fixed routine: in the morning, at midday and in the evening, each time before a meal. Shake before use, keep in the fridge once opened and use within the period stated on the bottle.
Why one bottle on its own tells you little
If you only try Aloe Vera once, you are mainly testing the taste. But a drinking gel is not a quick trial; it is an addition to your daily diet. Only once it has been part of your everyday life for weeks and months can you judge whether it suits you. That is why the gels also come in sets of three and six: sip by sip, day by day.
What vitamin C contributes
The Aloe Vera Drinking Gels contain vitamin C. The claims authorised in the EU for vitamin C include the following:
- Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
The comparison Which Aloe Vera Drinking Gel is right for me? shows which ingredients each variety contains.
Our experience
We at SchoenAktiv have been drinking Aloe Vera every day for more than 15 years, and we are still convinced of it. That is not a study but everyday life as we live it, and that is exactly how we see this knowledge section: understand first, then decide.
If you would rather listen than read, a doctor specialising in nutritional medicine explains Aloe Vera in this video.
Frequently asked questions
When should I drink the Aloe Vera gel?
Ideally spread over the day in three servings, each before a meal. A fixed routine helps you stick with it.
Can I mix the gel with water or juice?
Yes. If you do not like drinking it neat, mix the 30 ml with water or juice. The amount stays the same.
What does Aloe Vera Drinking Gel taste like?
Pure leaf gel tastes slightly tart. The Honey variety is mild and sweet, Peach is fruity and has no added sugar, and Sivera tastes stronger thanks to the nettle extract.
How long does an opened bottle keep?
Once opened, the bottle belongs in the fridge. The label tells you how long it keeps; at 90 ml a day, a bottle is empty after about eleven days anyway.
And when you are ready
You can find the Honey, Peach, Sivera and Freedom varieties in our range. Our range and stock levels come directly from our inventory management system.