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Constituent
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Number & Identification
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Properties & Activity
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Comment
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Amino Acids
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Provides 20 of the 22 human required amino acids & 7 of the 8 essential amino acids.
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Provides the basic building blocks of proteins in the production of muscle tissue etc
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The 8 essential amino acids are those the human body cannot manufacture
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Anthraquinones
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Provides 12 anthraquinones: Aloe emodin, Aloetic Acid, Aloin, Anthracine, Antranol, Barbaloin, Chrysophanic Acid, Emodin, Ethereal Oil, Ester of Cinnamonic Acid, Isobarbaloin, Resistannol.
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In relatively small concentrations together with the Gel fraction they provide Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal & Antiviral activity. In high concentration on their own they can be toxic.
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Traditionally known as laxatives. The antraquinones are found in the sap. The anthraquinone derivatives (anthrones & chromones) comprise the phenolic fraction of the sap. The primary sap component is Aloin/Barbaloin anthrone derivative
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Enzymes
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Provides 8 enzymes: Aliiase, Alkaline Phosphatase, Amylase, Carboxypeptidase, Catalase, Cellulase, Lipase, Peroxidase
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Helps breakdown of food sugars and fats aiding digestion & enhancing nutrient absorbtion
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Hormones
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Auxins & Gibberellins
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Wound Healing & Anti-inflammatory
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Lignin
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Cellulose based substance
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Thought to provide penetrating power in Aloe vera skin preparations and may act as a carrier for other components
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Minerals
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Provides 9 minerals: Calcium, Chromium, Copper, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc
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Essential for good health and is known to work in certain combimation with each other, vitamins and other trace elements
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Salicylic Acid
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Aspirin like compound
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Analgesic
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Saponins
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Glycosides
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Soapy substance both cleansing and antiseptic
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Sterols
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Provides 4 main plant steroids: Cholesterol, Campesterol, Lupeol, ß Sitosterol
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Anti-inflammatory agents. Lupeol also possesses antiseptic and analgesic properties
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Sugars
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Monosaccharides: glucose & fructose
Polysaccarides: gluco-mannans / polymannose
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Anti-inflammatory action
Anti-viral, immune modulating activity of Acemannan
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The long chain gluco-mannons are absorbed intact by the pinocytotic process of certain cells lining the digestive tract.
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Vitamins
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A, C, E, B, Choline, B12, Folic Acid
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Antioxidant(A,C,E): neutralises free radicals
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B's & Choline involved in amino acid metabolism, B12 required for production of red blood cells, Folic Acid in the development of blood cells
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