{"id":9944,"date":"2020-04-07T20:36:38","date_gmt":"2020-04-07T15:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/?p=9944"},"modified":"2026-04-08T12:27:29","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T12:27:29","slug":"7-health-benefits-of-amla","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pharmeasy.in\/blog\/7-health-benefits-of-amla\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Science-Backed Health Benefits Of Amla (Gooseberry)!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<\/head>

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Introduction<\/a><\/li>
Health Benefits of Amla (Gooseberry)<\/a><\/li>
Other Benefits of Amla: Uses in Natural Cosmetics<\/a><\/li>
Where Can You Get Amla?<\/a><\/li>
What Amla Formulations are Available?<\/a><\/li>
Conclusion<\/a><\/li>
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li>
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<\/span>Introduction<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To maintain optimal health, meet the superfruit amla! You probably know it as a sour and bitter tasting fruit which your mother may have frequently included in some recipes.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amla, consumed in any form, may be equally beneficial. In India, its use has been a longstanding tradition, with its medicinal properties passed down through generations. Today, modern scientific research emphasises on the wide-ranging health benefits of amla, which support the treatment and prevention of various diseases 1<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Health Benefits of Amla (Gooseberry)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n1. Helps Fight Against the Common Cold<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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_{Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nAmla is the richest known natural source of Vitamin C, a nutrient known to have excellent immunity-boosting and antioxidant properties. Regular consumption of vitamin C is associated with improved function of macrophages and other cells of the immune system.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
As an antioxidant, vitamin C helps with the metabolism of free radicals that are formed from the reactions between oxygen and hydrogen from food and the environment. Free radicals are responsible for premature ageing and cell damage; consuming amla helps in its reduction 2<\/a><\/sup>. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Lowers Cholesterol Levels<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Amla helps in lowering bad cholesterol and keeps the levels of good cholesterol optimal. It can reduce the accumulation of fats in arteries and veins. Amla helps in lowering the risk of getting atherosclerosis and promotes healthy circulation, along with overall cardiovascular health 3<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Helps with Weight Loss<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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_{Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\u00a0Amla\u2019s high-fat burning properties have been shown in various studies.^{\u00a0<\/sup>This plant accelerates metabolism, improving protein synthesis and reducing fat deposits. It also favours fluid reduction because it promotes diuresis with the excretion of organic toxins through the urine.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}}
Due to its effect on weight, it is useful for controlling obesity, especially in people with diseases such as diabetes and cardiovascular problems 4<\/a><\/sup>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. Improve Digestive Processes<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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_{Image Source: freepik.com<\/sub><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\nThis fruit is fibrous, and its fibre content stimulates intestinal transit. The Indian population consumes a diet rich in fibre; however, in countries like the United States and many regions of Europe, this is not so, therefore people tend to have a slow intestinal transit time, constipation, and other digestive discomforts.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n}
The fibre content of amla reduces these problems. Also, in the stomach, it favours digestion because it increases the effect of gastric juices for the breakdown of food. Thus, it is also useful to relieve stomach heaviness and gas 5<\/a><\/sup>.<\/p>
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