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Modern farming overwhelmingly relies on pesticides as a crucial tool. Farmers have been using them in one form or another for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations turned to sulfur, oils, and even arsenic compounds to protect their crops. The 20th century brought synthetic breakthroughs like DDT, which reshaped agriculture while raising new concerns. Today, the majority of farmers worldwide still use pesticides to safeguard their harvests. These are chemical substances designed to kill or repel insects, weeds, fungi, and other threats to crops.[1] Let’s dive into why these chemicals have become so commonplace, and how innovative farms use biopesticides to...

A Fresh Look at Aloe’s Glyconutrients Essential sugars, also called glyconutrients, are specialized carbohydrates that help cells signal and communicate with each other. They are vital to immunity, tissue repair, gut health, and detoxification. Aloe vera stands out as one of the richest natural sources of these sugars, particularly the long-chain polysaccharide acemannan. It’s one of the only plants containing a full spectrum of these sugars, with breast milk being another natural source [1]. Aloe is incredibly concentrated in these sugars, but most products denature them before the plant even enters the lab. What Are Essential Sugars? Researchers often highlight...

Aloe vera is everywhere, from wellness shots in supermarket fridges to pill bottles on supplement shelves. However, when it comes to taking aloe orally, the choice usually comes down to two formats: juice or capsules. Both are popular, both are marketed as health boosters, and both have pros and cons. This guide cuts through the noise with a science-supported look at aloe vera juices vs. capsules: how they’re made, what the research says about their active compounds, and what to watch for regarding safety and quality. You’ll learn: Why most commercial juices are basically overpriced aloe sodas How capsules can...

The compounds found in Aloe Vera are incredibly promising and appealing. It has been used for 6,000 years by ancient civilizations, well before science verified its healing potential. Alexander the Great conquered an entire aloe-rich island to help heal his soldiers' wounds. Ancient Egyptians gifted the plant at Pharaoh's funerals, coining it the "plant of immortality." Today, modern research is catching up with ancient wisdom, but most companies aren't doing the plant justice, mainly because they're using the wrong farming and extraction methods. To truly benefit from this ancient healer, you need to understand the bioactive properties that make it...