Aloe Vera Juice: Recipe, Benefits and Safety

Aloe vera juice is a drink made here with ready-to-drink aloe vera inner-leaf juice, cucumber and water; it takes 10 minutes and makes 480 mL (2 cups).

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What is aloe vera juice?

Aloe vera juice is a beverage made from the inner part of the aloe vera leaf. This recipe starts with a commercially prepared, ready-to-drink product rather than a fresh leaf, then adds cucumber and water.

Choose a product made from purified inner-leaf aloe vera, labeled for drinking and free of aloe vera latex. The yellow latex just beneath the leaf skin is different from the clear inner gel and can cause diarrhea and cramps. For other options, see the best juices for detox.

How do you make aloe vera juice with a juicer or blender?

Prep time: 10 minutes
Yield: 480 mL (2 cups)

Ingredients

• 240 mL (1 cup) ready-to-drink, purified aloe vera inner-leaf juice, labeled latex-free
• 75 g (about 3/4 cup) chopped cucumber
• 120–240 mL (1/2–1 cup) cold drinking water, as needed to make 480 mL (2 cups)

Check the aloe vera juice label before buying: some products contain added sugar or flavorings. This recipe uses ready-to-drink juice, not a concentrate or a topical aloe vera gel.

Juicer method

1. Juice the cucumber according to the juicer manufacturer's instructions, and pour the cucumber juice into a measuring jug.
2. Add the aloe vera juice and 120 mL (1/2 cup) of the water.
3. Top up with more water to make 480 mL (2 cups), stir and serve.

Blender method

1. Blend the cucumber with 120 mL (1/2 cup) of the water until smooth.
2. Strain the mixture into a measuring jug if you prefer a thinner drink.
3. Add the aloe vera juice, top up with water to make 480 mL (2 cups), stir and serve.

Do not put a whole aloe vera leaf or its yellow sap through the juicer. The blender method may make a thicker drink if you leave the cucumber pulp in.

What does aloe vera juice do?

This recipe supplies fluid, so it can contribute to hydration. It is not necessary to drink aloe vera juice for detoxification: the liver and kidneys do most of that work, while the lungs and gut help eliminate waste. Sweat removes only trace amounts of waste.

Evidence for this particular homemade drink is lacking. Effects reported for concentrated aloe vera preparations cannot be assumed to apply to a diluted, ready-to-drink juice, and this recipe should not be used to treat a digestive problem or another condition. Read more about aloe vera juice benefits.

Nutrition varies by product. One USDA-listed, vitamin-C-fortified aloe vera juice drink contains 15 kcal and 3.75 g of sugar per 100 g; those figures do not necessarily apply to your product or the finished recipe. Check the package for its nutrition information.

When is the best time to drink aloe vera juice?

There is no established best time to drink aloe vera juice. If you choose to have it, pick a time that fits your routine; having a small portion with food may be more comfortable if your stomach is sensitive.

Aloe vera juice is optional, not a requirement for hydration. For more on timing, see the best time to drink aloe vera juice.

How should you store aloe vera juice?

Use clean equipment and refrigerate the finished drink promptly in a covered container. Drink it within 24 hours for best flavor, or follow the aloe vera product's instructions if they call for a shorter storage time.

Discard it sooner if it develops an unexpected change in appearance or smells sour. Cucumber pulp can make the blender version cloudy from the start, so cloudiness alone is not a reliable freshness test for that version. Do not leave the drink at room temperature for more than a few hours.

Who should avoid aloe vera juice?

Avoid aloe vera latex and whole-leaf preparations that are not labeled for drinking. People who are pregnant or breastfeeding, and children, should avoid aloe vera juice unless a clinician says it is appropriate. People with kidney disease or a digestive condition should also check with a clinician before trying it.

Ask a clinician or pharmacist first if you take diabetes medicines, diuretics, digoxin or laxatives; aloe vera products may interact with medicines or worsen fluid and electrolyte loss. Do not stop a prescribed medicine to drink aloe vera juice.

Stop drinking it and seek medical advice if you develop diarrhea or abdominal pain. Seek urgent care for severe pain, signs of dehydration or persistent diarrhea. For more detail, see aloe vera juice side effects.

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