Aloe vera
Vegetables and Fungus
Vegetables and Fungus
Pregnant women should avoid aloe vera. Alove vera can act as a uterine stimulant, meaning, it can cause early contractions and miscarriage. Aloe vera also contains anthraquinones, a strong purgative often used as a laxative.
It's best you avoid aloe vera. This is because the compounds it contains act as a powerful laxative and may cause you digestive health issues.
It's best to avoid consuming aloe vera while you are breastfeeding. It contains a powerful laxative and can create an electrolyte imbalance in the intestines. These compounds may pass in small quantities to your breast milk, and might upset your baby's immature digestive system.
Baby can't eat aloe vera, Mum. Your baby’s digestive system is not yet fully developed and eating aloe vera easily causes discomfort, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.