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Aloe 50 mg
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Score86
A transparent DGL, marshmallow, slippery elm, and aloe blend with useful amounts for digestive-lining comfort. Aloe purity is the main unresolved concern.
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Quantity:180 Capsule(s) • (90 servings)
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Digestive Health

Score 86

A transparent DGL, marshmallow, slippery elm, and aloe blend with useful amounts for digestive-lining comfort. Aloe purity is the main unresolved concern.
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Analysis

DGL extract provides 350 mg, marshmallow 200 mg, and slippery elm 100 mg. Those botanicals form a clear demulcent-focused base, with 50 mg aloe as a supporting ingredient.

Every active amount is disclosed and no proprietary blend obstructs comparison. The main gap is aloe characterization because inner-leaf sourcing, extract strength, polysaccharide content, and aloin removal are not stated.

The two-capsule formula suits upper digestive comfort better than stool regulation or microbiome support. It offers a strong focused combination when the aloe purity details are confirmed.

Who is it for
  • Adults seeking upper digestive comfort
  • People wanting a fully quantified demulcent blend
  • Users who do not need fiber or probiotic support
Best for
  • Digestive-lining soothing
  • DGL with marshmallow and slippery elm
  • A focused botanical capsule

Pros

  • Provides useful DGL and marshmallow amounts
  • Includes slippery elm and aloe
  • Fully discloses every active amount
  • No proprietary blend

Cons

  • Aloe plant part is not stated
  • No aloe concentration or polysaccharide detail
  • Aloin removal is not confirmed
  • Does not provide fiber or probiotic support

Warnings

  • Use only if the physical label confirms decolorized or purified aloe with aloin removed
  • Stop use if cramping, urgent diarrhea, or persistent loose stools occurs
  • Oral aloe is generally unsuitable during pregnancy unless a clinician specifically recommends it
  • Slippery elm and marshmallow may slow absorption of oral medicines, so separate dosing may be appropriate

Nutrient quality

88 Highest impact

DGL, marshmallow, slippery elm, and aloe provide coherent support for upper digestive comfort. The premium price is reasonable but aloe active-marker details remain absent.

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Ingredient transparency

88 Highest impact

Individual active weights are clearly disclosed. Some extract percentages, enzyme activity, or non-active label details remain incomplete.

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Customer satisfaction

78 High impact

The supplied rating and large feedback base indicate consistently favorable satisfaction. No complaint-level evidence was supplied to assess recurring issues or purpose-specific experiences.

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Value for money

86 Highest impact

The serving cost is moderate relative to the formula. Incomplete potency details keep the quality-to-cost balance from standing out.

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Goals

Digestive Health
Impact
High effect
B+ Goal FitC+ Strength of SupportB CoverageA- Formula Quality

DGL licorice, marshmallow, slippery elm, and aloe form a targeted blend for soothing upper digestive mucosa. The ingredients may help occasional irritation but do not address regularity, enzyme output, or the microbiome.

DGL and marshmallow receive useful amounts, while aloe is modest and lacks plant-part or aloin-free disclosure. Unpurified aloe can cause cramping or diarrhea if irritating latex compounds remain.

Study evidence
Aloe Supportive 7 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL) extract
350 mg
Marshmallow extract
200 mg
Slippery Elm
100 mg
Aloe Vera
50 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
Aloe · 50 mg OverallScore51
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityC+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB Value

The capsule provides a clearly stated aloe amount, but the dose is modest for an unstandardized form. Missing plant-part, purification, and active-compound details limit confidence in both soothing quality and freedom from irritating aloin. DGL, marshmallow, and slippery elm broaden the digestive formula, while the serving cost remains moderate.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. A Pilot Study of the Effect of Aloe barbadensis Mill. Extract (AVH200®) in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study.
    Størsrud S; Pontén I; Simrén M · Journal of gastrointestinal and liver diseases : JGLD · 2016
    Randomized trial68 participantsDigestive Health forAloe
  2. A Randomised, Cross-Over, Placebo-Controlled Study of Aloe vera in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Effects on Patient Quality of Life.
    Hutchings HA; Wareham K; Baxter JN; Atherton P; Kingham JG; Duane P; Thomas L; Thomas M; Ch'ng CL; Williams JG · ISRN gastroenterology · 2011
    Randomized trial110 participantsDigestive Health forAloe
  3. Prevention of acute radiation-induced Proctitis by Aloe vera: a prospective randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled clinical trial in Pelvic Cancer patients.
    Sahebnasagh A; Ghasemi A; Akbari J; Alipour A; Lashkardoost H; Ala S; Hosseinimehr SJ; Salehifar E · BMC complementary medicine and therapies · 2020
    Randomized trial42 participantsDigestive Health forAloe
  4. Successful Treatment of Acute Radiation Proctitis with Aloe Vera: A Preliminary Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Sahebnasagh A; Ghasemi A; Akbari J; Alipour A; Lashkardoost H; Ala S; Salehifar E · Journal of alternative and complementary medicine (New York, N.Y.) · 2017
    Randomized trial20 participantsDigestive Health forAloe
  5. Aloe vera for Prevention of Acute Radiation Proctitis in Colorectal Cancer a Preliminary Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial.
    Sahebnasagh A; Saghafi F; Ghasemi A; Akbari J; Alipour A; Habtemariam S; Safdari M; Ghaleno HR; Salehifar E · Journal of gastrointestinal cancer · 2022
    Randomized trial20 participantsDigestive Health forAloe