Gooseberry known as Amla is among the healthiest food due to its high nutrient content. It is a rich source of antioxidants, iron, vitamin A, C, fiber, potassium, magnesium, calcium, etc.
So it highly proves beneficial to health.
It is effective to prevent cancer or tumor cell growth.
It also improves eye health, improves hair luster, skin, anemia, etc.
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Gooseberries have multiple health benefits and it not just said it has been proven. Many researches have been done to find its effectivity on various health problems.
Gooseberries are of many varieties but the healthiest and most discussed is Indian Gooseberry.
They may seem to be ordinary fruit. But they are packed with multiple active antioxidants. These antioxidants have been found to benefits in many ways.
So know the fruit in details so you can also get it benefits.
1. Eye
Gooseberry or Amla is very healthy for the eye. It reduces the risk and treats cataract or nearsightedness. It is good to prevent loss of eye vision.
Gooseberry stands tall in the list high antioxidants content compared to goji berry, blueberry, pomegranate seeds, whortleberries, etc..
Amla or Gooseberry possess potent benefits against free radicals.
Free radicals are responsible for multiple degenerative diseases. It has found to effects the health of eye that leads to diseases like cataract or nearsightedness. (1)
But the strong antioxidants activity of gooseberries protects eyes from free radicals by scavenging them.
It also protects eye retina from oxidative stress. So it is effective in preventing the loss of eye vision or macular degeneration. (2)
Eating with honey is effective in increasing eye vision.
Also, Vitamin A plays a vital role in preventing eye health problems.
2. Improve skin health
Eating it daily early in the morning improves skin health and gives a perfect glow to the skin.
Since it contains ample amount of antioxidants, it protects skin damage from UV rays.
Due to abundant Vitamin C, Iron, folic acid, and other nutrients alma prove beneficial in the production of blood cells. Due to increase in healthy blood. (3)
Due to increase in healthy blood cells, skin receives more oxygen which directly improve skin health
3. Aging
Aging is common with the increase in age. But the process of aging is completely changed. Skin starts to show sign of aging at an early age. (4, 5)
These early signs of aging are due to unhealthy diet, pollution, stress and much more.
Gooseberry can help you fight the problem of aging due to its high antioxidants content. Oxidative Radiance Activity Capacity (ORAC) value is 3387 micromole per 100 g.
Free radicals are known to damage healthy cells. They damage the healthy skin and quicken the process of aging.
But antioxidants fights these free radicals and slow down the process of aging.
4. Diabetes
According to studies, it was found that Gooseberry/Amla has dramatic result in Diabetes patients. (6)
Consuming just 3 quarter of tsp of Amla powder saw a drop of blood sugar level from 130-140 to healthy zone to 65-75 within 21 days.
While the diabetes medicines showed far less effective than Alma / Gooseberry.
Side-effects:
Diabetes Medicine: Hypersensitivity, Ocular, Gastrointestinal, Dermatologic, Renal, Hepatic, Hematologic and Metabolic disturbance.
Amla / Gooseberry: No side-effects were found. In fact, it also lowered the bad cholesterol and triglycerides from danger zone to a healthy zone.
Instead of being effective, it is available at very low cost than costly medicine.
And another reason to eat for diabetes patients that gooseberries can also reverse the root cause. So enjoy it.
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5. Heart
Gooseberry is rich in antioxidants, iron, calcium, anthocyanin, flavonoids, potassium, etc. that are required for heart health.
Gooseberry reduces bad cholesterol thus reduce the blockage of blood flow towards the heart. (7)
The antioxidants capacity of 1 tsp 0f Amla is 782 unit that makes it the healthiest fruit. These provide the fruit with efficiency to fight free radicals, recovery of damaged DNA cells and much more.
It improves nerve health thus it supports the proper flow of blood. Antioxidants protect nerve cell damage from free radicals. (8)
Also, it plays major in strengthening heart muscles. (9)
Along with antioxidants, potassium plays a crucial role in strengthening the nervous system. It also balances the fluid and electrolyte level. (10)
With the better nervous system, healthy cholesterol and strong heart muscle gooseberry prove the best food for heart health.
6. Immunity
Gooseberry is the richest source of Vitamin C, that is responsible for boosting immunity. (11)
Vitamin C plays a vital role in improving immunity to fight against free radicals. (12)
With increased immune system body is resistance towards common disease like flu, cough and also prevent infections.
7. Hair
Gooseberry / Amla oil is widely used to improve hair health. It is a rich source of iron and other nutrients that increase the growth of hair. It is also effective to increase hair pigmentation. It also prevents hair loss.(13)
8. Constipation
Gooseberry is a rich source of fiber that improves digestion. Low fiber diet leads many health problems.
Constipation is due to the poor digestive system. A healthy diet in fiber can improve digestion by providing roughage.
Due to improves in the digestion problems like hemorrhoids can be prevented. (14)
9. Cancer
Gooseberry is a rich source of antioxidants which is effective to prevent DNA cell damage from free radicals. Also due to its high Oxidative Radiance Activity Capacity (ORAC) it protects cell damage from oxidative stress. (15, 16)
The Best part of Amla / Gooseberry is that it doesn’t lose it nutrients value even in powered form.
During studies it was found that Amla / Indian Gooseberry has tremendous effect on multiple cancers.(17)
First, it slows down the growth of cancer. Later it starts killing the cancer cells. After complete slow down, it also starts to kill the cancer cells.
Also, the major part is that it didn’t harm any healthy cells.
It proves beneficial in preventing and protecting from cancer. It is effective to prevent growth and spread of cancer cell. It is effective to prevent tumor cell growth.
So, Why not include it in your diet to fight cancer before it grow.
“Prevention is Better Than Care”
So fight against cancer and also share the knowledge with your loved ones so that they can also enjoy the benefit and stay safe.
10. Anemia
Gooseberry posses antianemia property.
It is rich in iron that is effective to increase iron level in the blood. Along with its unique combination Vitamin C that increases body capacity to absorbs nutrients required for blood production.
11. Brain health
Due to rich sources of vitamin and minerals gooseberry improves brain health. Due to the high iron in the blood, it provides oxygen to the brain. Also, it improves memory. (18)
As it contains a high amount of antioxidants, it is effective to prevent degeneration of brain caused due to oxygen free radicals. Thus, it provides complete health benefits to the brain.
Gooseberry is also effective to protect from Alzheimer’s disease but not to cure it.(19)
Plant Compounds That Make It Special
Clinical studies have shown that amla possesses anti-pyretic, analgesic, anti-tussive, anti-atherogenic, adaptogenic, cardio-protective, gastro-protective, anti-anemia, anti-hypercholesterolemia, wound healing, anti-diarrheal, anti-atherosclerotic, hepato-protective, nephro-protective, and neuro-protective properties. (20)
There are many benefits of the listed nutrients but I have listed few their top benefits.
- Vitamin C: Vitamin C has multiple benefits. It is beneficial for cancer, Alzheimer, Immune system, heart, Anemia, etc. You get maximum benefits of Vitamin C as there is a combination of other antioxidants that plays a significant role in improving its strength. (21)
- Anthocyanins: Anthocyanins is beneficial for inflammation, cardiovascular illness, cancer, diabetes and other health. (22)
- Pantothenic acid (vitamin B5): Studies has found that Pantothenic acid with Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) helps to heal injury quickly. (23)
- Folates: Folates provides a protection layer from environment pollution UV rays. It is beneficial in the prevention of Skin cancer. (24)
- Thiamin (vitamin B-1): Thiamin is beneficial for diabetes. (25)
- Emblicanin: Emblicanin present in gooseberry protect from oxidative stress and inflammation in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. (26)
- Punigluconin & Pedunculagin: They protect body from oxidative stress and Type 2 diabetes.(27)
A Word of Thought
Gooseberry is packed with a rich source of nutrients. With so many benefits in a pinch, no one should miss.
1 fresh Amla or just 1/2 tsp is sufficient to get maximum benefits. You can get powered or another form in few bucks which will be enough for weeks.
So enjoy the fruit benefits and also plz share with people so they can also enjoy it.
farida says
goose berry improve digestion.
farida says
juice daily after dinner.
divakaran mullappully says
I take gooseberry juice 100 ml. (half a glass) in empty stomach. It is wonderful. My stomach clear and I feel energetic. Good for every one!
Whedan says
Unfortunately I can’t get good berry in my country. The health benefit is actually amazing
Bhanumathi s says
Thanks for the suggestions we will follow your tips
Safar Ali says
I am a wellness consultant with diet and exercise pls note that Indian gooseberry is a body leaner and detoxer too in a combination of turmeric and honey
Deepak Kevat says
Hey Thanks! I will go through it and will update the article.
Riza says
My honey qu told me about the health benefits of AMLA and I really want to try it,it’s fresh fruit anyway. I am currently here in Philippines and couldn’t find some fresh fruits here like I wanted. Me I know where I can get this AMLA here if anybody can know..Please send me some Info. Thank you
Deepak Kevat says
You look at your marketplace for fresh fruit or even powdered form. Both are beneficial. You can also get it at online store.
saba says
Hi I can make provide of fresh amla….watsapp 9655696006
Geethanjali K R says
If the Gooseberry juice is mixed with jaggery cubes (obtained from sugarcanes) and stored for two months in any airtight porclein container, it’s juice gets extracted along with jaggery… If you drink one table spoon of this juice which has very good medicinal value, you hair grows thicker and stronger… Your cheeks will start glowing (pinkish colour)…
Geethanjali K R says
You are supposed to drink this juice everyday in the morning before breakfast… Then you will be note the difference in your hair and cheeks within a month
Deepak Kevat says
That’s a good suggestion.
sowjanya says
how much have u taken this juice ?
Shanika smith says
I just starts gooseberry only for two days.so this all the information is very helpful for every one.im facing a major problem with hair falling and breaking. I Hope this will be workout with my problem.
Aasif says
Alhamthulillah good medicine i will try it
Raj says
I keep this wonder fruit inside my car and have three a day.Very good for digestion and to avoid stomach upset in high altitude place.
You may put this in salt water and can use it as pickle.
John Vianey says
It is really a wonderful gift of Nature.
I used it on regularly for 100 days , 2 numbers per day.
My eye sight got improved well as I was suffering eye sight issues.
Also I am not getting any flue or caught etc.
Really it is very good try , you will feel fresh and active by fifth day on wards.
Thanks to God for this gift.
Deepak Kevat says
Good to hear that.
whda says
Very informative article! I want to know if soaking gooseberries in salt water will reduce its nutritional content? I can’t stand the sour taste!
Any comments, anyone!
Deepak Kevat says
It will lose it’s nutritional value. Infact you can drink the water if add a pich of salt.
whda says
But it’s already in salt water. Do I need to add more?
And also pls tell me some other ways I can eat gooseberries…..
Manish says
We Indians are using gossberrys for 5000 years. But the whole world now understand what is the reason behind it?
anil Reddy says
Nice….. I should start eating this often. Nothing beats nature,
T RAVINDRA REDDY says
THANK YOU FOR GIVING THIS EXCELLENT HEALTHY TIPS KEEP IT GOING ON