One of the quickest ways to ensure that you get a generous dose of immunity-boosting antioxidants is to chug a shot of amla juice. It not only provides Vitamin C, tannins, and polyphenols but also offers proteins and amino acids. The active components in the amla promote vascular health, digestive health, and collagen metabolism. Amla juice is also thought to ameliorate nausea and improve skin health, among other benefits.

According to a 2020 study published in the journal of Contemporary Clinical Trial Communications, amla intake lowered LDL-cholesterol levels and improved HDL-cholesterol levels.

 

Here are the top 6 benefits of amla juice:

1. It promotes immune function

Amla has immunomodulatory properties which means it stimulates the immune system to help the body fight infection and other diseases.

The phenolics in amla including anthocyanins, flavonols fight the harmful action of free radicals to reduce the immune function damage, says the study published in BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies.

 

2. It boosts liver health

Scientific studies show amla boosts liver health. Amla prevents the toxic effects of hepatotoxic agents like ethanol, paracetamol, carbon tetrachloride, heavy metals, antitubercular drugs and hepatotoxicity on the liver.

Amla also reportedly mitigates hyperlipidemia, a condition when your blood has too many lipids, such as cholesterol and triglycerides, says the paper titled Hepatoprotective properties of Indian gooseberry.

 

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3. It improves digestive health

Several studies find that amla juice helps in lowering the frequency and severity of gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) and heartburn. It also helps heal and prevent stomach ulcers, which may be due to amla’s antioxidant content, says the study published in the journal Contemporary Clinical Trials Communications.

 

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4. It promotes heart health

Amla extract, rich in Vitamin C, improves cholesterol profile, triglyceride levels, and blood pressure to promote a healthy heart. Also finding its mention in Persian (Unani) medicine, Amla or Indian Gooseberry is one of the ancient cardio-protective plants known to man. In a collection of studies in Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research in 2018, it is said that the ingredients in amla improve cardiovascular health.

 

5. It promotes good hair growth

Preliminary data concluded by some studies show that amla promotes hair growth and prevents hair loss. Also used as a colourant, amla can also be used internally to promote strong hair. Two separate studies published in 2017 and 2020 in the journal Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology further corroborate the use of amla for making hair softer and shinier.

 

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6. It improves kidney health

The medicinal properties of Amla may help resolve kidney dysfunction issues. Studies suggest that amla restores plasma antioxidant capacities, and reduces oxidative stress, inflammation and fibrosis of the kidney. A study conducted on 2K1C rats suggested that clinical supplementation of amla juice to CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) patients would be useful.