Tag: Aloin risks

Aloe vera has been used in traditional medicine for many years. Understanding what happens if you eat aloe vera gel every day requires knowing the difference between the safe inner gel and the potentially harmful outer latex layer to avoid adverse effects.

For millennia, aloe vera has been used in traditional medicine, but only the inner, clear gel of the edible *Aloe barbadensis Miller* variety is considered safe for consumption, provided it is properly prepared. The crucial distinction is in the preparation, as a toxic yellow substance, known as latex, can cause serious side effects if ingested.