Aloe Vera (Inner Leaf Gel) para Ulcerative Colitis (UC)
D Investigación Solo existe investigación preliminar (estudios de laboratorio, informes de casos).Single RCT showed aloe vera gel improved UC symptoms vs placebo. Very limited evidence; not replicated.
Conclusión
Single RCT showed aloe vera gel improved UC symptoms vs placebo. Very limited evidence; not replicated.
Key Study Findings
Población: Review of natural therapies for IBD
Población: Mice (DSS-induced colitis model)
Población: Adult male Wistar rats with acetic acid-induced UC
Población: Ulcerative colitis patients using CAM
Población: None
Población: Animal/cell wound healing models
Key Statistics
1
Estudios
44
Participantes
Positive
Calificación
Referenced Papers
Dosage & Usage
mg = milligrams · mcg = micrograms (1,000× smaller) · IU = International Units
Dosificaciones de uso común
- general:
- 100-200 mL aloe vera inner leaf gel/juice per day, or 300-500 mg capsule
- ibssupport:
- 100 mL twice daily for 1-3 months
- constipation:
- 100-300 mg aloe latex (short-term only, maximum 1-2 weeks)
Límite superior: No established UL for inner leaf gel; aloe latex (anthraquinones) should be limited to 1-2 weeks
Dosificaciones estudiadas en la investigación
| Dosificación | Duración | Efecto | N |
|---|---|---|---|
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| 272 µg/ | 1.0 weeks | Positive | -- |
| 20, 40, or 60 mg/kg b.wt. | 2 weeks | Positive | 36 |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Mixed | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| None | -- | Positive | -- |
| 2 g | 3 weeks | Positive | -- |
Mejor momento para tomar: Before meals; aloe latex should only be used short-term for constipation
Safety & Side Effects
Efectos secundarios reportados
- ⚠ Diarrhea and abdominal cramps (especially with aloe latex/whole leaf products)
- ⚠ Electrolyte imbalance (hypokalemia) with chronic laxative use
- ⚠ Potential hepatotoxicity with long-term whole leaf consumption (rare)
- ⚠ Allergic skin reactions in sensitive individuals
Interacciones conocidas
- ● Digoxin (hypokalemia from laxative use may increase digoxin toxicity)
- ● Diuretics (additive potassium loss with aloe latex)
- ● Diabetes medications (aloe may lower blood sugar; monitor glucose)
- ● Stimulant laxatives (additive laxative effect; avoid combining)
- ● Anticoagulants (theoretical interaction due to platelet effects)
Ingesta máxima tolerable: No established UL for inner leaf gel; aloe latex (anthraquinones) should be limited to 1-2 weeks
Consulte siempre a su profesional de salud antes de comenzar cualquier suplemento.Siempre consulte a su profesional de salud antes de comenzar cualquier suplemento.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Related Evidence
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References
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