Aloe vera is nutritious
Here is an introduction to the edible aspect of aloe vera for netizens. Aloe vera is nutritious, let's take a look with the editor!
Mrs. Guo, who is over 40, has a special fondness for aloe vera. In addition to using it for beauty purposes, she also enjoys cooking with it. One day, she mixed aloe vera with tomatoes and ate them together. Although the taste was strange, Mrs. Guo ate it eagerly, thinking it would make her look more beautiful. As a result, that night, Mrs. Guo had a lot of nosebleeds, and when she went to the toilet, she found that she had rectal bleeding, which scared her.
In daily life, many people believe that aloe vera can help to clear heat, ease constipation, and has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. Is this statement correct or wrong? Let's invite Professor Yang Jianrong from the Institute of Vegetables and Flowers of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences to explain.
Yang Jianrong: There are several types of aloe vera, one for external use and one for internal consumption. Aloe vera for external use is usually applied to the affected area by squeezing the juice from the leaves or crushing the leaves.
If consumed, it can be divided into many types. Whether stir-fried or cold mixed, the maximum amount of consumption should not exceed 3 to 5 grams. Also, it must be fresh because it easily oxidizes. After oxidation, the chemical components inside change, and consuming it actually has no effect. The leftover portions should be stored in the refrigerator and when eaten again, the surface that has been in contact with the air should be cut off.
There are many types of aloe vera on the market now, but only about four or five types are truly edible. Some are for external use only and some allergic individuals cannot consume it.
The specific content shared above about the nutritional value of aloe vera and the risk of poisoning from overconsumption is for everyone's reference and operation.