Supplement Facts - RBC Life

Aloe vera
The Beneficial Nutrients in
24Seven Life Essentials
Aloe vera has become a very well known plant over the past several decades.
Most people are aware of its use as a topical aid for sunburns or scratches, but
few know how far reaching its health benefits really are. Thanks to the pioneering
work of RBC’s founder and CEO, Dr. Clinton Howard, a great deal of research
has revealed the many ways that aloe vera can support overall health. Because of
his passion to see everyone benefit from this incredibly therapeutic plant, a
powerful aloe vera concentrate has been added to 24Seven Life Essentials.
Research shows that aloe vera supports a beneficial immunomodulatory effect in the gastrointestinal tract.
It has also been shown to support immune cells throughout the body. Aloe vera contains high molecular
weight mannan polysaccharides that support the immune cells and immunoglobulins, which are important
components of the immune system. 6 Aloe vera contains high quantities of specific sugars including B-1, 4
mannans, a variety of polyhexanoses, xylose, arabinose, mannose, and galactose, which are structural
sugars that help support numerous membrane structures, enzymes, and immunoglobulins within cells. 7,8
Several studies indicate that aloe vera improves bowel function, which is essential to overall health
and well being. 9,10 Aloe vera works to soothe the gastrointestinal tract, and it helps maintain symbiotic
flora in the colon when consumed regularly. Aloe vera also benefits the digestive system by aiding in
the control of yeast and fungi overgrowth in the colon when it is taken regularly. Studies show that
aloe supports the optimal pH of the colon and helps to alkalinize the stomach. 11
Aloe vera is known to help maintain healthy skin when used topically, but studies reveal that it also
supports skin repair when taken orally. 12,13 Aloe vera also contains ingredients that may support
cardiovascular health. 7,8 In addition to these benefits, a preliminary study has shown that aloe aids the
absorption and bioavailability of vitamin C and vitamin E. 14
Astaxanthin
Astaxanthin is a carotenoid that is necessary for proper health. It has exhibited superior antioxidant
properties, even beyond that of beta-carotene. 15 Astaxanthin is a fat-soluble antioxidant that acts
similar to vitamin E in the cells, protecting cell membranes from damaging oxidation. Animal studies
show that when vitamin E is deficient in the diet, but astaxanthin is added, it protects red blood cell
membranes from oxidative damage. 16 In animal studies, astaxanthin restores damaged mitochondrial
membranes three times more effectively than vitamin E. 17 A tissue culture model demonstrated that
astaxanthin was superior to beta-carotene or vitamin E in protecting the cells from herbicide-induced
oxidative stress. 18
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