General Dosage
100-200ml decolorized inner leaf juice daily, or 50-200mg concentrated extract
Maximum dose: 400ml juice daily; higher amounts may cause diarrhea
Aloe Vera Dosage Guide
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Dosage Recommendations
General recommendation: 100-200ml decolorized inner leaf juice daily, or 50-200mg concentrated extract
Timing: Before meals for GERD; divided doses for IBD
Dosage by Condition
Ulcerative colitis
100ml inner gel juice twice dailyEmerging
GERD symptoms
10ml aloe vera syrup dailyEmerging
General GI soothing
50-100ml inner leaf juice dailyPreliminary
| Condition | Recommended Dose | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Ulcerative colitis | 100ml inner gel juice twice daily | Emerging |
| GERD symptoms | 10ml aloe vera syrup daily | Emerging |
| General GI soothing | 50-100ml inner leaf juice daily | Preliminary |
Upper limit: 400ml juice daily; higher amounts may cause diarrhea
Timing & Absorption
Before meals for GERD; divided doses for IBD
Can be taken with or without food.
References
- Langmead L, Feakins RM, Goldthorpe S, et al. (2004). Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral aloe vera gel for active ulcerative colitis. Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics. DOI PubMed
- Panahi Y, Khedmat H, Valizadegan G, et al. (2015). Efficacy and safety of Aloe vera syrup for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease: a pilot randomized positive-controlled trial. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. DOI PubMed