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Alv5.6

Aloe Vera

Moderate safety

Fe9.0

Iron

Moderate safety

Evidence

Evidence Score5.6/10

Studies: 29

Meta-analyses: 1

Evidence Score9/10

Studies: 71

Meta-analyses: 17

Dosage & timing

Dosage:

Topical: apply gel as needed. Oral: ~50-100mg inner-leaf extract or ~30-50ml decolorized juice daily

Best Time:

Any time

Can take on empty stomach

Form:

Topical inner-leaf gel; decolorized inner-leaf for oral use

Dosage:

30mg elemental iron

Best Time:

Between meals

Can take on empty stomach

Form:

Ferrous bisglycinate (gentle, well-absorbed) or iron protein succinylate

What you'll notice

🩹 Faster wound/burn healingpositive

1-4 weeks

🔥 Reduced reflux/heartburnpositive

2-4 weeks

⚠️ Laxative effect (latex)trade-off

Hours

⚡ Energy Restorationpositive

2-4 weeks

🧠 Cognitive Functionpositive

4-8 weeks

🏃 Exercise Performancepositive

4-12 weeks

Safety

Moderate safety

Contraindications:

Oral use of aloe latex (laxative anthraquinones)
Pregnancy (oral latex)
Bowel obstruction or IBD flare (oral)

Drug Interactions:

Diabetes medications
Diuretics/laxatives
Digoxin

Side Effects:

Diarrhea/cramping (latex)Skin irritation (topical)

Moderate safety

Contraindications:

Hemochromatosis or iron overload
Repeated blood transfusions
Adequate iron stores (test first!)

Drug Interactions:

Thyroid medications (levothyroxine)
Antacids, PPIs
Antibiotics (fluoroquinolones, tetracyclines)

Side Effects:

ConstipationNausea/GI upsetDark stools

Works well with

Collagen

complementary

Vitamin C

complementary

Vitamin C

enhances

B-Complex (B12, Folate)

complementary

Molybdenum

enhances

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