Aloe Vera has been added to the WHO list as toxic/carcinogenic. Now on the same list as lead welding, fumes and engine exhaust. I think I'm going to watch the studies in progress on the Aloe Vera plant. There are so many people that ingest Aloe Vera for health reasons. I even have it in my refrigerator, but have always been hesitant. It's used a lot in skin care too.
However, there may be reason for caution if you intend to consume it, rather than just rub it on the skin. There is some evidence that a specific component of aloe – the yellow liquid sap found inside the leaves, between the outer 'rind' and inner pulp, known as aloe vera latex – could cause problems if eaten.
Interesting on the Aloe Vera, but it sounds like they need a lot more proper studies and evidence to definitively prove it. I do find it amusing however that they finally added aspartame to the, "may" cause cancer category, when for years those who were wary of it based on studies showing this in the past, were considered paranoid and unfounded in their concerns. They always change their mind a few years down the road :p
It is interesting, as like you say, give it time and they will figure out what we already know as we don't have an agenda driving our decisions.
We use knowledge as power and the more you study with an unbiased view, the better your results will be to make better decisions.
Web Diva said:
It is interesting, as like you say, give it time and they will figure out what we already know as we don't have an agenda driving our decisions.
We use knowledge as power and the more you study with an unbiased view, the better your results will be to make better decisions.
I totally agree. Bias is certainly not good in health of all things.
Alexis Bello said:
Web Diva said:
It is interesting, as like you say, give it time and they will figure out what we already know as we don't have an agenda driving our decisions.
We use knowledge as power and the more you study with an unbiased view, the better your results will be to make better decisions.
I totally agree. Bias is certainly not good in health of all things.
The world of science and nutrition would expand in many different areas without the restraints of an agenda or bias to begin with. Cholesterol is one of those topics that took on a different course because of manipulated trials.
Web Diva said:
Alexis Bello said:
Web Diva said:
It is interesting, as like you say, give it time and they will figure out what we already know as we don't have an agenda driving our decisions.
We use knowledge as power and the more you study with an unbiased view, the better your results will be to make better decisions.
I totally agree. Bias is certainly not good in health of all things.
The world of science and nutrition would expand in many different areas without the restraints of an agenda or bias to begin with. Cholesterol is one of those topics that took on a different course because of manipulated trials.
For sure, the removal of bias, manipulation, and lobbying on health, and related medical studies thereof, would result in much more accurate information that would help those who truly need it. For sure on cholesterol, the topic has taken quite a turn in modern day studies.
I keep forgetting to try some aloe vera in a small dose.