Aloe Vera and Alzheimer’s: The Untold Medical Journey of Dr. Reg McDaniel

What if one of the most powerful discoveries in modern medicine didn’t come from a pharmaceutical lab - but from the gel of an aloe vera leaf? In this riveting conversation, Dr. Harley Reginald McDaniel - chemist, pathologist, and former hospital director - shares his extraordinary 39-year journey uncovering the healing potential of aloe’s active compound, acetylated mannose (acemannan). From unexpected improvements in AIDS patients in the 1980s, to clinical results in Alzheimer’s, autoimmune conditions, and even stem cell activation, Dr. McDaniel reveals how optimal nutrition and cellular homeostasis can accomplish what drugs often cannot.

This episode challenges conventional medicine, explores the clash between natural healing and FDA roadblocks, and reexamines the ancient wisdom behind aloe vera through the lens of cutting-edge science. Whether you’re interested in functional medicine, plant-based therapies, or the future of Alzheimer’s research, this is a conversation that will transform the way you think about health, disease, and healing itself.