Aloe Vera : interaction with vitamins (Vitamin C and E)

Interaction type: Interactions

Interaction rating: Potential/Theoritical
Studies have reported that consumption of Aloe vera gel (capsule) with vitamin C and E might delay, and enhance, the absorption of vitamin C and vitamin E. The absorption of vitamin C and E became slower and the vitamins last longer in the body. (1)

Clinical evidence:
Aloe vera gel appeared to enhance the absoption of Vitamin C by 3-fold and Vitamin E by 3.7-fold.

References

  1. Vinson, J. A., Al Kharrat, H., & Andreoli, L. (2005). Effect of Aloe vera preparations on the human bioavailability of vitamins C and EPhytomedicine12(10), 760-765.