Hidden benefits of Amla (Indian Gooseberry)

 

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In this article we will talk about "Hidden benefits of Amla (Indian Gooseberry).

Scientific name of Amla is  Phyllenthus emblica.

Amla tree is small to medium in size. amla is quite spherical, light greenish yellow, quite smooth and hard on appearance and contains six vertical stripes or furrows.

Amla can be eaten Raw, Cooked or as a pickled form. Dried and fresh amla also used as Medicine in India.

In 2017, Indonesia was the world's largest producer of amla with 18,300,000 tons, and Philippines was the second world's largest country with 15,354,334 tons.

 

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Nutritional Facts of Amla 

Per 100 gram of amla

 

Calories	48
Carbs	10g
Protein	1g
Fat	0.5g
Fiber	5g
Sugar	0g
Vitamin A	290 IU
Vitamin C	478mg
Vitamin E	0.05mg
Niacin	0.3mg
Vitamin B6	0.1mg
Calcium	25mg
Iron	0.9mg
Magnesium	10mg
Phosphorus	16mg
Potassium	198mg
Zinc	0.12mg

 

Hidden benefits of Amla

1. It support skin

Amla is a rich source of antioxidant which may helps prevent the breakdown of collagen and improve the production the collagen. 

 

2. It may help hair growth

Some studies have found that extract of Indian gooseberry or amla may promote hair growth and some studies shows that it may prevent hair loss

 

3. It may prevent Cancer

It contains antioxidant which may play a role in cancer prevention.

According to Healthline site " In test-tube and animal studies, Indian gooseberry extracts have killed certain type of cancer cells, including breast, cervical and lung cancers.

 

4. Boost the immunity

Amla is a rich source of vitamin c, iron, zinc and antioxidant which helps boost immunity.

 

5.  It may regulate the blood pressure

Amla may reduce High blood pressure by acting as a Vasodilators or widening the blood vessels.

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