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Can my child (age 12) take aloe vera juice for constipation?

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Dr. Yelena Kipervas answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Yes: yes, its safe to take. You should contact your child's doctor if its a new problem or becoming a chronic problem

Answered 4/8/2017

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