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ULTIMATE ALOE®
FIVE REASONS TO CHOOSE ULTIMATE ALOE®
1. PURE WHOLE LEAF ALOE VERA LINNE GEL
2. 100% STABILIZED – ALL NATURAL
3. ALOIN FREE
4. POLYSACCHARIDE RICH
5. CONTAINS MORE ACTIVE COMPONENTS THAN ALOE GEL
Instructions: SHAKE WELL BEFORE USE. Drink 2-4 ounces per day or as desired as a
dietary supplement. Can be mixed with other beverages. Tastes best cold. Store unopened bottle
at room temperature (60°-80°F). Refrigerate after opening.
Ultimate Aloe® Ingredients: Whole leaf Aloe Vera Linne gel, purified water, ascorbic acid,
sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, citric acid, malic acid and carmel.
Cranberry Apple Ultimate Aloe® Ingredients: Whole leaf Aloe Vera Linne gel, purified
water, ascorbic acid, natural cranberry flavor, fructose, natural apple flavor, sodium benzoate,
potassium sorbate, citric acid, and malic acid.
Strawberry-Kiwi Ultimate Aloe® Ingredients: Whole leaf Aloe Vera concentrate, purified
water, fructose, natural strawberry-kiwi flavor, ascorbic acid, sodium benzoate, and potassium
sorbate added to enhance freshness.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
1. What is the active ingredient content?
The active ingredient content is a minimum of 220 mg per liter.
2. How much Aloe Vera is in Ultimate Aloe®?
There is a minimum of 100 mg Aloe Vera per ounce.
3. What is the polysaccharide content?
The polysaccharide content is a minimum of 2000 mg per liter.
4. What is the number of active ingredients?
There are approximately 175 active ingredients in the Ultimate Aloe®.
5. What is the amount of triglycerides in Ultimate Aloe®?
Ultimate Aloe® contains 28-44 mg per 3.36 ounces.
6. How many calories per serving? Per bottle?
There are approximately 2 calories per serving with approximately 16 servings per bottle,
which would be 32 calories per bottle.
7. How much potassium does Ultimate Aloe® contain?
There is about 4-5 mg of potassium per liter.
8. What is the shelf life of Ultimate Aloe®?
If un-refrigerated and unopened, Ultimate Aloe® will last approximately one year.
9. Is Ultimate Aloe® FDA approved?
No. Ultimate Aloe® is classified as a vegetable drink and is not regulated by the FDA. It
follows all of the guidelines the FDA sets forth for juice production.
10. Is Ultimate Aloe® safe for diabetics?
Some research has shown Aloe to be helpful in both controlling diabetes and aiding healing
of diabetes-induced injuries. If there is any doubt, consult a physician. If a diabetic wants to
try the Ultimate Aloe® after you have cautioned him, recommend that he use the regular
flavor. Cranberry Apple has added sugar. Some feel Ultimate Aloe® helps to burn excess
sugar and helps the body to use insulin more efficiently.
11. What kind of problems might Ultimate Aloe® help?
Ultimate Aloe® has been said to help with allergies, abrasions, arthritis, burns, blisters, colds,
headaches, hemorrhoids, inflammation, lupus, multiple sclerosis, nausea, psoriasis, poison
ivy, stings, tendonitis, ulcers, varicose veins, acne, indigestion, insomnia, anemia and
gingivitis.
12. What does MPS mean?
MPS is the abbreviation for “Methanol Precipitable Solids”, and refers to a test to determine
the amount of total solids contained in a solution – in other words, the total active
ingredients. Aloe contains numerous polysaccharides, including mucopolysaccharides.
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13. Is Ultimate Aloe® cold-processed?
According to our manufacturer – NO, it is pasteurized. Pasteurization is the process by which
the product is rid of bacteria to prevent contamination and spoilage. In fact, several studies
show that the active ingredients can be enhanced by heating.
14. How can Ultimate Aloe® be 150%?
100% Aloe juice is referred to by the Aloe industry as 1X or 1.0. It is also the percent of
total solids, which is normally between 0.75-0.92% while the rest is water (99.25-99.08%).
150% Aloe is 50% stronger (contains 50% more solids – 1.125-1.38%). It is therefore
referred to as 150% or 1.5X. Ultimate Aloe® is actually 150%+, since it contains a minimum
of 1.50% solids.
15. What is the concentration of Aloe in the different flavors?
All flavors are 150%.
16. Why is Carmel added to the Regular flavor?
The Carmel is added to the product to obtain the dark brownish color.
17. Why are Sodium Benzoate and Potassium Sorbate in the Aloe Juices?
Small amounts are added as preservatives.
18. Why does the taste vary?
The taste will vary from lot to lot due to the seasonal time of harvest. The sun and the amount
of water the plants receive are directly responsible for the ripeness of the plants. Just as with
any vegetable, you will have a different taste depending upon the growing process.
19. The label on the bottles include something called malic acid. Why is that added?
The malic acid was added to further promote freshness and aid in the adjusting of the pH
level.
20. On the label there is Linne gel? What is it?
Linne is the name of the person given credit for categorizing plants and animals. Aloe is the
genus and vera is the species. The type of aloe in our product is Aloe barbadensis Miller.
Miller described and categorized the plant we know as Aloe vera.
QUALITY OF ULTIMATE ALOE®
Our manufacturer harvests and processes Aloe Vera according to guidelines of time, temperature
and sanitation. A patent is pending on this Aloe process. Strict, sanitary manufacturing practices
use specific time and temperature guidelines to preserve the natural properties of the Aloe Vera
plant.
The quality of Ultimate Aloe® is tested through quality control parameters including various
devices for analyzing chemical and physical characteristics, and in-vitro assays for monitoring
biological activity. Our manufacturer is the only supplier with a full range of biological,
chemical and medicinal R&D capabilities. Superior products deliver high quality with added
benefits to the consumer – and consumers expect a more effective and consistent product they
can depend on time after time.
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Aloe Vera leaves are normally sensitive to subfreezing temperatures after several hours. Since
occasional arctic cold fronts move down through Southern Texas, weather can be a ruinous
factor to an Aloe Vera processing schedule. With that in mind, our manufacturer thought it
prudent to grow a large, additional supply of Aloe Vera leaves further south in Mexico.
The Harvest
Aloe is harvested by pulling back on the green leaf and cutting at the white base. Approximately
three of the outermost mature leaves are cut from each plant. Leaves are gathered in boxes which
are transported immediately to the production facility. Back at the building, production
employees feed incoming harvested leaves into the primary washer located just outside the
production room. The production room has a stainless steel conveyor system that quickly moves
harvested leaves from the primary wash tank outside through a small opening in the wall into the
room. The conveyors propel leaves to the mechanical leaf washer, then to the cutting area, and
finally through the gel expulsion machines. The production room is kept in an ultra-sanitary
state, even when not in use. Employees are required to go through a process of sanitation every
time they enter the room and the entire area is thoroughly cleaned after each production run.
Once the gel is expelled from the leaves, it is pumped through a de-pulping machine. The pure
Aloe gel is then moved through a chilling system designed to bring the temperature of the gel
down to 37 degrees Fahrenheit. The chilled gel is stored in an insulated tank, ready to be pumped
into a transport tanker for delivery to the processing facility.
It is important to use Aloe Vera that has been processed in a manner to stabilize the Aloe and
stop the enzymes from continuing to break down the polysaccharides. This normally has to be
done in the first 4-6 hours after severing the leaf from the mother plant. By doing so we preserve
the bio-active content of the Aloe, which we have found to be the 50-100,000 molecular weight
(mw or dalton) polysaccharides. Most processors fail to do this and end up with 5-50,000 daltons
which has much less bio-active capability (shown in immune restoration and cell proliferation
studies).
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THE BENEFITS OF WHOLE LEAF
ALOE VERA
Ultimate Aloe® has the maximum amount of desired components. It contains 150% or more of
the IASC (INTERNATIONAL ALOE SCIENCE COUNCIL) requirement of 100% Aloe vera in
polysaccharides, glycoproteins, urea nitrogen, creatine, potassium, calcium, magnesium, zinc,
phosphorus, iron, choline, sodium, alkaline phosphates, SGO transaminase, SGP transaminase,
lactic dehydrogenase, amylase, lipase, mono and polyunsaturated fatty acids, amino acids,
saponins, sterols, and biogenic stimulators.
The Ultimate Aloe® manufacturer selectively removes undesirable components such as aloin and
other anthraquinones (Aloin: 1ppm or less). This was confirmed by an independent university
laboratory.
The Ultimate Aloe® taste has improved. Method used to concentrate product eliminates over
95% of Aloe’s bitter taste resulting in improved flavor. Natural cranberry, apple and strawberry
flavors have been added to make the product taste great. Children as well as adults will find the
flavors enjoyable.
A higher concentration of healing factors (components believed to be responsible of immune
stimulation) is part of the improved benefits. Ultimate Aloe® contains 3 times more polymers
than Aloe gel and fifty percent (50%) more active components than required to achieve
maximum benefit when consumed as directed.
The concentration of Ultimate Aloe® makes retail cost approximately one-half that of most
health food store products.
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Aloe Vera – Medicine Plant
Background
The idea that Aloe vera is an effective treatment for a broad spectrum of skin conditions is as old
as the Pyramids. It was first described in the Papyrus Ebers, an Egyptian medical book written
between 1553-50 B.C.E. The ground whole leaf of the plant has been used as a medicinal agent
or cosmetic ingredient for thousands of years.
There are two forms of extracts derived from the Aloe vera plant. The first being a clear
mucilaginous gel which is collected from the cells in the leaf parenchyma. This gel can be used
either fresh or stabilized. The second is the juice, a colorless or milky substance, is collected by
allowing the plant to drain.
If you look at the history of Aloe as a topical treatment or cosmetic ingredient, there are three
types of evidence which has been used to support its value, including testimonials, medical
research and chemical analysis. Reports show that as early as the 1930’s the gel was used in
successful treatment of X-ray and radium burns. Studies were also done on its effectiveness for
thermal burns. However, the reports of these experiments and the numerous favorable case
histories did not give conclusive evidence, and have subsequently been challenged. Usually the
results were described as favorable but the work was viewed as poor experimental design or a
small sample test.
Many individuals apply the gel to minor cuts, abrasions, and burns. Most of the modern research
has focused on Aloe vera’s ability to alleviate, heal, and eliminate skin diseases, disorders, and
injuries. These outcomes are supported by over 1000 modern clinical studies conducted by
medical professionals that report dramatic results. According to a 1982 study conducted at the
University of Chicago Burn Center, the results in the treatment of burn patients attributed to Aloe
vera are so miraculous as to seem more like myth than fact.
Hundreds of chemical reports show that Aloe contains vitamins, minerals, amino acids, enzymes,
and a large number of medicinal compounds. Some reports identify individual and multiple
compounds found in the plant as the healing agents. According to Wendell Winters of the
University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio there are at least 140 healing agents.
Although the FDA has reviewed data from testimonies, clinical studies, and chemical analyses, it
is their official opinion that this information does not prove that Aloe vera has any great value as
a skin treatment. Most health food stores display the product on their shelves. The product is
used in a wide variety of applications such as: as a laxative, as a treatment of irritable bowel
syndrome, to relieve digestive conditions resulting from inflammation and even to promote
healthier skin. The public is using Aloe vera to self-medicate or complement existing medical
treatment of these conditions.
Testimonials talk about how the yellow juice softens skin, eliminates pain and the long term
damage of sunburn, fades age spots, speeds the healing of burns, skin ulcers, boils, and many
other severe skin injuries, controls dermatitis and a myriad of other skin diseases.
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Aloe as a Cosmetic Ingredient
Aloe growers and manufacturers, in association with the IASC and its predecessor, the National
Aloe Science Council (NASC), have worked wince the early 80’s to develop inspection
procedures and chemical tests that could be used by the FDA to assure consumers that all Aloe
products live up to the claims on their labels. Despite these efforts, little progress has been made.
Currently there is very little government interest in the Aloe industry. The industry is virtually
unregulated.
Aloe does not look, taste, or smell like water. It is yellow or reddish yellow in color, has a sharp
or bitter taste, and a mile onion or garlic like odor. To see for yourself, obtain an Aloe leaf,
macerate the whole leaf in a blender and look at the results. This is fresh, pure whole leaf Aloe.
The best way to help determine whether or not your purchase is real is to become familiar with
the taste, color, smell, and the benefits of fresh Aloe.
WHY WHOLE LEAF
Modern chemical analysis of Aloe leaves shows that the active agents that are responsible for the
plants widely celebrated healing properties are concentrated in the green skin (rind) and yellow
sap (latex) which is found just under the skin. The same and many other studies show that the get
(thick center of the leaf) should be included in all Aloe products because it acts as a buffering
agent to soothe and cool body tissue.
The juice of Aloe contains at least 99.1% water which means that the polysaccharides
(acemannan and other polypeptides), glycoproteins, and other components constitute less than
1% of the juice. To date, over 200 active components have been identified including antiinflammatory fatty acids, antiseptic, analgesic, and immune-stimulating compounds. Therefore,
we know that the amazing benefits of Aloe are produced by relatively small amounts of many
components, acting together synergistically to produce benefits that no single agent can produce
alone.
ALOIN-FREE WHOLE LEAF ALOE
Fresh whole leaf Aloe vera juice contains aloin, a very powerful laxative, which must be
eliminated from the juice if it is to be used safely as an ingredient in topical products or as a
health drink. Aloin is a compound which is produced from e-modin and glucose. When whole
leaf Aloe is pasteurized and the aloin is eliminated, the juice is safe for both topical and internal
use.
100% STABILIZED FOR MAXIMUM EFFECTIVENESS
The Aloe vera plant is classified as a vegetable and like all plant products the juice must be
preserved or it will rapidly decompose when the leaves are processed. Therefore, preservatives
are added during processing to retard the growth of micro-organisms. Potassium sorbate (from
Mountain Ash trees) and sodium benzoate (from benzoin gum) are used in minute quantities as
preservatives, and ascorbic and citric acid (from citrus) as antioxidants to stabilize and provide
pH balance.
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Nutritional Value of Aloe vera
Chemical analysis shows that Aloe vera contains vitamins, minerals, triglycerides, carbohydrates,
amino acids, enzymes, and of course, water. The vitamins found in Aloe include B-complex, B1,
B2, B3 and B12, choline, folic acid, vitamin C, and beta-carotene (a precursor to vitamin A) – all
of which are vital to general good health in body systems and some of which are vital for the
formation of certain enzymes.
Minerals: Aloe has been shown to contain as many as 13 of the 17 minerals needed for good
nutrition. Minerals found in Aloe include calcium, magnesium, potassium, chloride, iron, zinc,
manganese, copper, chromium, sulfur, aluminum, strontium, boron, silicon, lithium, phosphorus,
nickel and sodium. All these minerals are vital in the growth process and essential for the
function of all body systems.
Triglycerides: Triglycerides include fats, oil, and waxes. They carry the fat soluble vitamins,
supply the fatty acids essential for growth and general health of all body tissue and help supply
energy.
Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates assist in digestion and assimilation of nutrients in food and supply
energy for muscular exertion. They also control protein breakdown, the distribution of sodium,
potassium, chloride, and water for electrolyte balance. Identified carbohydrates include glucose,
mannose and acemannan.
Amino Acids: Aloe vera juice contains twenty of the twenty-two amino acids known to be
needed for good nutrition; nine of these are essential and must be supplied from an outside
source because the body cannot manufacture its own. The other thirteen can be synthesized by
the body from the essential nine. Aloe has been shown to contain all of the essential nine. The
complete list of amino acids know to exist in Aloe include lysine, histidine, arginine, aspartic
acid, asparagine, threonine, serine, glutamine, hydroproline, proline, glycine, alanine, cystine,
valine, methionine, isoleucine, leucine, tyrosine, glutamic acid, and phenylalanine.
Enzymes: Without enzymes, the chemical reaction of vitamins, minerals, and hormones cannot
take place. They also aid in reducing indigestion and inflammation of ulcers. Enzymes present in
Aloe include: alkaline phosphates, SGO transaminase, SGP transaminase, lactic dehydrogenase,
amylase, lipase, oxidase, peroxidase, catalase, bradykinase, gamma transaminase,
carboxypeptidase, and cellulase.
Biogenic agents: Aloe contains 6 or more biogenic agents to stimulate new cell growth. They
include cinnaminic and salicylic acids.
Water: Water is the major component of Aloe vera gel (the clear inner part of the leaf). When the
fiber or pulp is removed from the gel, what remains is approximately 99 per cent water. Water is
the universal solvent and is responsible for the transfer of nutrients throughout the body.
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CHEMISTRY – THE KEY TO UNDERSTANDING
Aloe vera works because the green skin of the plant produces and the sap stores at least 6
antiseptic agents: lupeol, salicylic acid, urea nitrogen, cinnamonic acid, phenol, and sulfur. All of
these substances are clinically recognized for their ability to eliminate infection because they kill
or control micro-organisms including fungi, bacteria, and viruses. In addition, the plant also
produces at least 23 proteins, (polypeptides) and at least 4 mannan sugars which regulate cell
growth and stimulate the immune system (biogenic stimulators). These agents greatly increase
the skin’s own defenses against infections by improving immune function. Polypeptides and
mannans are the building blocks for new, healthy cells. They are more abundant in young skin
cells. As aging occurs, the amount of polypeptides and mannans in the cell diminishes. Topical
application of an Aloe product helps provide ample concentrations of these agents for the proper
formation of healthy cells. Polypeptides and mannans are two of the reasons Aloe helps to heal
skin injuries with reduced scarring.
The skin and yellow sap (latex) of the Aloe vera plan contain at least 3 anti-inflammatory fatty
acids (HDL cholesterol, campesterol, and beta-sitosterol). They represent cortisone-like
compounds which make Aloe extremely effective in treating the inflammation associated with
burns, cuts, abrasions and skin diseases, as well as a treatment for ulcers of all kinds. The
presence of beta-sitosterol explains why topical Aloe vera is effective in skin allergies and
irritations, and why it helps to balance out the HDL and LDL cholesterol in the skin. Aloe’s betasitosterol also acts as a vasodilator to increase circulation on the surface of the skin. Cholesterol,
campesterol, and beta-sitosterol are plant sterols that are responsible for Aloe’s effectiveness as
an excellent moisturizer.
Traumatic acid and allantoin (FDA approved for minor skin problems) are also found in the skin
and sap, are would healing agents. Lupeol, salicylic acid, and plant magnesium are highly
effective analgesics which explains why Aloe is a topical painkiller. Aloe contains at least three
cancer fighting compounds. Lectins induce systemic anti-tumor immunity. Aloe-emodin and
Aloe mannans have been shown to control many types of skin cancers. Aloe also contains small
amounts of PABA (para-amino benzoic acid), a natural sunscreen, which lessens the likelihood
of sun-induced damage.
Aloe’s acemannan has been FDA approved for AIDS treatment trials in a Canadian double-blind,
placebo controlled study. Injectable acemmanan has been approved by the USDA as a veterinary
treatment for fibro sarcoma.
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