February 6th, 2009
Herbal Weight Loss Treatment Tips and Information
some Herbal Weight Loss Treatment Tips and Information by this article
* Usually used as a topical product for wound healing.
* Oral forms of aloe are added to herbal weight-loss products. Oral aloe produces a strong cathartic response (producing bowel movements). Many aloe weight-loss products are marketed as “internal cleansers.”
* Aloe or aloe containing products should not be ingested orally. Use of this agent orally has lead to side effects such as abdominal cramping, diarrhea, electrolyte disturbances, and decreases in potassium. In addition, due to the side effect profile some significant drug interactions can occur with medications such as digoxin (Lanoxin) and diuretics [i.e. furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix, Hydro-D, HydroDIURIL) and others].
* The use of aloe internally has yielded inconsistent therapeutic effects, and has not been shown to be effective for permanent weight loss.