Aloe Vera Drinks - FAQ's

Q1: How much gel should I drink?
A: This depends on why you are drinking aloe. Some people take a small amount 30/60ml per day to maintain their general well being. Others use it for specific reasons and ailments so drink up to 180ml or more a day. The average amount is 60/120ml per day. Some people, including the elderly, need less whereas those who are larger framed need more.
Note: the ‘serving size’ 8floz printed on the side of the bottle is for nutritional comparison purposes only. It does not mean that 8floz is a recommended amount to drink in one serving.

Q2: Can I mix the gel drinks with anything else?
A: Yes, you could try mixing it with pure fruit juice, cordial, honey or Pomesteen Power if you do not like the taste but after a while you will get used to it.

Q3: When is the best time to drink the gels?
A: It is best to take aloe on an empty stomach to get the maximum benefit. So, for example, you could take it first thing in the morning and before bed. You can take it all in one go or twice a day.

Q4: When should I start to feel some benefits from the gel drinks?
A: Some people will feel obvious benefits within 6 weeks but it can take up to 3 months. There is a 60 day money back guarantee in place if you do not feel it has done anything for you within then. Drink aloe vera daily for 3 to 6 months and you should really see a difference.

Q5: How should I store the gel drinks?
A: Once opened, the bottle needs to be stored in the fridge with the lid tightly closed. Shake the bottle before every use. The ‘use by’ date can be found on a label on the lid. Aloe Vera drinks will last for 5 years if unopened. Once opened they will last for 3 months if refrigerated, and 1 month if not refrigerated.

Q6: Can children have the Aloe Vera Gel drinks?
A: Yes they can have the adult amount over 12 years, half of that amount for 6-12 years, quarter adult amount for 3-5 years, and a sixth of an adult amount from 3 years and below. It is not recommended for babies under the age of one as they have an immature gut.

Q7: Which supplement is the best as a multi-vitamin/multi-mineral?
A: The Aloe Vera Gel and Berry Nectar are wonderful complete tonics to take on a daily basis containing 75 different vitamins, minerals, enzymes and amino acids. The Bee Pollen and the Fields of Green have both been described as ‘complete foods’, and both contain a whole range of vitamins and minerals in their most natural state.

Q8: What is best for Vegetarians and Vegans?
A: Vegetarian or vegan diets can benefit from supplementation of Vitamin B12, Vitamin D, calcium, iron and zinc. Good supplements for this include Aloe Vera Gel, B12 Plus, Nature-Min, Bee Pollen, Absorbent-C and Calcium.
Note: Forever Freedom, contains Chondroitin which is a bovine product.
Note: Freedom contains Glucosamine, made from crustacean shells, which are highly purified to remove any trace of allergens. Forever Freedom may therefore not be suitable for Vegans. The Following products do not contain any animal ingredients: Aloe Berry Nectar, Aloe Activator, Aloe Blossom Herbal Tea, Aloe Bath Gelee, Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Ever-Shield Deodorant Stick, Forever Aloe Bits N’ Peaches, Aloe-Jojoba Conditioning Rinse, Calcium, Aloe-Jojoba Shampoo, B12 Plus, Aloe Liquid Soap, Echinacea Supreme, Aloe MSM Gel, Ginkgo Plus, Sunless Tanning Lotion, Forever Kids, Aloe Vera Gelly, Lycium Plus, Aloe Veterinary Formula, Multi-Maca, MPD, Nature-Min, Aloe Pro-Set, Pomesteen Power, Aloe Scrub, Pro-6, Aloe Styling Gel, Forever Vision, Alpha-E Factor, Epiblanc, Aloe Eye Makeup Remover, Sonya Brow Fix, Sonya Lip/Eye Pencils, 25TH Edition Cologne Spray For Him, 25TH Edition Perfume Spray For Her and Aloe Sunscreen. The following products contain ingredients produced by honeybees but no other animal ingredients: Fields of Greens, Absorbent-C, Aloe First, Bee Pollen, Aloe Lips, Bee Propolis, Forever Bright Toothgel, Royal Jelly and Marine Mask.

Q9: What is the best time to take the supplements?
A: Take them with meals, to aid absorption and help them work more efficiently. Fat soluble vitamins (A, E, D, K) should be taken just before eating whilst water soluble vitamins (B, C, F) just after. If you are taking 2 doses a day, don’t take them both at the same time, take, for example, one with breakfast and one at dinner time. The Bee Products should be chewed.

Q10: How much Aloe Vera is in the gel drinks?
Depending on which one you choose you will get 88-98% Aloe content- no added water.

Q11: Why buy Forever Living Aloe when there are cheaper brands?
Our Aloe Vera Gel is ‘essentially identical’ to the raw Gel. Forever Living aloe is grown on their own plantations in the USA and the Caribbean so we can be sure that no pesticides or herbicides are used. No artificial flavouring or colouring is added to our Gel. Our Aloe Vera Gel is also not homogenised or filtered but still contains the rich pulp.

Q12: How do I know the products work?
Although there are no guarantees that the products will be effective for everybody the company has operated a 60 day money back guarantee since its conception in 1978. The fact that it is still trading, and making profits, show that the products are loved worldwide.

Q13: How do you know the products are beneficial for the ailments as described?
Forever Living employ 3 fully qualified experts who advise on the products use. Dr Peter Atherton advises on medical matters (and has been a GP), David Urch is a vet and Dorne Parker is a beauty therapist.

Q14: What do the logos at the bottom of the page mean?
Forever Living Products is a member of the Direct Selling Association meaning they operate under a consumer code that is approved by the Office of Fair Trading.
Forever Living Products gained The International Aloe Science Council Seal of Approval in 1986, which is a confirmation of excellence. Forever Living was the first company to meet and exceed the Council’s high standards and authorisation.
Another award came from The Islamic Society of California who tested several products and certified that they met all the requirements for product quality and acceptability to the Society. These very high standards reflect Forever Living's attention to cleanliness and purity in all stages of manufacture and packaging.
Forever Living Products tests neither its products nor their ingredients on animals. They subscribe to the standards set by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals).
The Kosher rating has been given to products that meet very rigid standards of purity and quality for the Jewish community. In many circles, products with a Kosher rating are looked upon as being of a higher quality. There are many religious groups that use the `K' as a guide to safe and quality products.
Forever Living has also been awarded the Investors in People Standard which shows they effectively manage and develop their people by giving them the right knowledge, skills and motivation to work efficiently.

Q15: Which products are suitable for Muslims? The following products have been certified by the Islamic Society of California. Aloe Vera Gel, Aloe Berry Nectar, Aloe Bits n Peaches, Forever Bee Pollen, Forever Bee Propolis, Forever Royal Jelly, Forever Lycium Plus, Aloe Lips, Forever Lite-Chocolate, Forever Lite-Vanilla, Forever Lite Ultra-Vanilla, Forever Lite Ultra-Chocolate, Aloe Blossom Herbal Tea, Forever Freedom, Forever Bright Toothgel, Absorbent-C, Calcium, Ginkgo Plus, A-Beta-Car-E, Forever Active HA, Forever Active Probiotic, Echinacea Supreme, Garcinia Plus, Nature-Min, Nature’s 18, Garlic-Thyme, Fields of Greens, Forever Kids, Aloe MPD, Multi-Maca, Pro-6, Gin-Chia, Vision, Fast Break Energy Bar, Aloe2Go, Pomesteen Power, B12 Plus, Sonya Lipstick, Sonya Lip Pencil and Sonya Lip Gloss. NOTE: The Seal of Approval is granted when a product meets the requirements for product quality and acceptability by the Islamic Society. Only those products that are ingested or come in contact with the mouth can be considered for certification. NOTE: Garcinia Plus is in a capsule of bovine origin but has been deemed acceptable by the Islamic Society, possibly as it is being used for medicinal purposes. NOTE: Our Aftershave Balm, Styling Gel, Pro-Set and Aloe Ever-Shield Deodorant Stick are all alcohol-free.

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Q16: Are Forever Living products suitable for Coeliacs/those intolerant of gluten?

Only two products should not be taken by coeliacs- Absorbent C, which contains oat bran, and Gin-Chia, which might contain gluten from the golden chia seeds. The Gel should help with the absorption of nutrients as it can help to heal any damage done to the digestive tract that has been left by the body trying to digest the gluten.

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Q17: What are the working conditions for the Forever Living Products employees on the Aloe fields like?

They love their jobs and receive a variety of benefits, including profit share, medical and dental benefits, a four-day week and education allowances for their children, that is why they have waiting lists of people wanting to work for them and why those that start work with them rarely leave. FLP cares for their employees regardless of where they are from or where they work. Rex Maughan's (founder and CEO of FLP) philosophy of "caring more than others think is necessary" has not changed. They are a global business that is doing business throughout the world, offering every person regardless of colour, creed or belief, an opportunity to better themselves.

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Q18: Are Forever Living Products organic?

All of the Aloe Vera used in FLP products is grown under ecologically responsible conditions and is pure and natural as certified by the International Aloe Science Council. Our bee products are produced using ecologically responsible procedures as well. The final "Organic Rule" in the U.S. allows for the use of many undesirable substances and practices. For that reason and because we use a lot of aloe from our fields in Mexico and the Dominican Republic, we do not subscribe to the organic certification programme in the U.S.

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