Aloe Vera And The Human Immune System
By Lawrence Plaskett, B.A., Ph.D., C.Chem., F.R.I.C.


Specialised molecules in Aloe vera whole leaf extract interact with some special “receptor” substances that are embedded into the outer membrane of our immune system cells. The result is that the immune system cells are galvanized into action. In particular, the class of cells known as “phagocytes” increase the activities by which they attack, and then engulf bacteria, waste products and debris. This increase in scavenging activities cleanses and protects the body, with knock-on benefits for a whole cascade of different medical conditions. The literature indicates that a common mechanism in this respect probably exists in both humans and animals and that both can benefit enormously from use of Aloe vera.
Mechanism of phagocytosis.
  1. Extracellular particle activates a specialised cell.
  2. Cell sends out arms to engulf the particle.
  3. Cell encloses the particle by forming a large vesicle or vacuole.
  4. The vacuole moves into the cytoplasm.
  5. Lysosomes attach to the vacuole.
  6. Lysosomes digest the vacuole’s contents.
Cells
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