Aloe Vera Juice Side Effects

Aloe Vera (AV) is a small branch less plant from the class ‘Aloe’, native to North Africa. People have been
consuming this plant as a remedial source and softening the skin for thousands of years. This plant is
also known as the ‘Miracle Plant’ or ‘Natural Healer’. The best thing about this plant is that it can grow in
a broad variety of climates and is everlasting until and unless the roots are drowned or get entirely
smashed. But along with the benefits, this plant has some dark sides as well. For example: It can get
allergic to some people or it can react to drugs and many more.

Here, we talk about some of the side effects of Aloe Vera plant.

1. Diarrhea
Aloe Vera is rich in Anthraquinones. This is a type of chemical that can increase the risk of
diarrhea if taken in a large quantity. Diarrhea triggered by the laxative is severe most of times. It
is also accompanied by pain, dehydration, stomach cramps, etc. None the less, red urine is also
one of the side effects of Diarrhea.

2. Heart Problems
Aloe Vera juice is injurious to people who have heart conditions because consumption of Aloe
Vera juice can produce extreme amount of adrenaline. AV juice can also lower potassium levels
resulting weakness, unbalanced heartbeats and several more. So, before taking Aloe Vera juice,
it would be better if you refer an expert first.

3. Not good in pregnancy

The presence of Anthraquinones can cause the severe conditions such as diarrhea which can be
really harmful for the baby and can lead to miscarriage as well. Pregnant woman can suffer from
uterine contraction if taken Aloe Vera juice in large quantities.

4. Reactive with Drugs

When you are prescribed with certain drugs, consuming Aloe Vera juice can be bad because the
chemicals in the juice are highly reactive with drugs or any kind of medications. Not just drugs
but AV juice is also highly responsive with some other natural herbs as well.

5. Risk of Cancer.
Studies have found carcinogenic actions in rats that consumed a whole leaf of Aloe Vera.
Though it has not been tested with humans, there are high chances that it might be the same
with humans as well. It is associated with the possibility of Colorectal Cancer.

6. Kidney damage
 When taken in an appropriate amount, Aloe Vera is the best natural herb ever found. But it can
be disastrous when you consume it more than you should. More Aloe Vera juice can lead to the
risk of kidney damage as well by building blood in the Pelvis.

7. Lowers blood pressure

Aloe Vera juice can help lower the blood pressure. It is one of the benefits of Aloe Vera juice but
people who are the victim of hypoglycemia and diabetes should avoid taking the juice. Or
consulting experts before taking Aloe Vera juice would be the best thing one can do.

8. Other side effects

There are many other side effects of taking Aloe Vera juice such as Crohn’s disease, Colitis
disease, Intestinal obstruction, Stomach pain, Ulcers, Hermorrhoid, Appendicitis, Diverticulitis,
Liver problems and Et-Cetera.

There are benefits of Aloe Vera juice more than we can store it on our brain. But there are dark
sides of the juice as well which we need to be aware about. So, before we put our hands on the
juice, it is better to consult a doctor first because health is the most important thing in this
world.