How Indian gooseberry (Amla) is a boon for human health

Thirupalu Sep 07, 2022 07:43 AM

Indian gooseberry which is popularly known as Amla, is a pack of many vitamins and minerals. It not only fights with free radicals but also adds nutrition to the human body. It boosts up liver thereby the whole digestive system and make the body healthy.

From the times immemorial, India has been the treasure of natural medicinal and nutritional plants. One among them is Indian gooseberry which is popularly known as Amla in India. This fruit is believed to be originated from South-East Asian countries.

It is cheap in cost and available throughout the year either in the raw form or in the dried form or in the murabba (preserved form).

In consuming this fruit, the following are the health benefits.

1. One cup (150 gm) of it has

Vitamin C 46% of the Daily Value (DV),
vitamin B 5, 9 % of the DV,
vitamin B 6, 7 % of the DV,
Copper 12 % of the DV,
Manganese 9 % of the DV,
Potassium 6 % of the DV,
Fiber 7 gms,
Carbohydrates 15 gms,
Fat less than 1 gm,
Protein 1 gm,
Calories 66.

2. May help In maintaining normal blood glucose levels.

3. High fiber with low fat and calories.

4. Rich in antioxidants.

5. May protect from cancer.

6. Good for heart.

7. May protect brain.

And many more.

For learning more about this fruit, please click on the links below.

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/gooseberries#TOC_TITLE_HDR_6

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.myupchar.com/en/tips/amla-murabba-ke-fayde-aur-nuksan-in-hindi.amp