Sunday 18 February 2018

Amazing Benefits of Amla or Indian Gooseberry

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         Being a multi-purpose food, It has a large number of benefits with its antioxidant, skin enhancing, hair enriching, and many more abilities for everyone. Let’s take a look at the major benefits in detail.It provides remedies for a lot of diseases and is, thus, widely used in Ayurvedic treatments. Gooseberry is very rich in vitamin C and contains many minerals and vitamins like calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, and vitamin B complex. It is also a powerful antioxidant agent.

1.Hair Care:

Amla is used in many hair tonics because it enriches hair growth and hair pigmentation. It strengthens the roots, maintains color, and improves luster. Eating fresh gooseberry or applying its paste on hair roots improves hair growth and color. Amla oil is very popular in India because it has been shown to reduce the chances of hair loss and baldness. This quality is due to the carotene content of amla, as well as its iron content and antioxidant capacity, which reduces hair loss by not allowing free radicals to damage hair follicles or impact the hormones that can cause premature hair loss.

2.Store house of Vitamin C and antioxidants:

Cape gooseberries have abundant Vitamin C much more than lemons! Not only is Vitamin C good for your skin, but it also helps in boosting your immunity.

3.Good for your eyes:

Apart from Vitamin C, cape gooseberries are also rich in Vitamin A which improves eyesight, and immunity. Cape gooseberries are rich in iron too which further boosts your vision.

4.Controls high blood pressure:

Due to the presence of phyto-chemicals such as polyphenols and carotenoids, cape gooseberries can regulate high blood pressure levels. These chemicals along with the soluble pectin fibre keep bad cholesterol levels in check and promote heart health.

5.Bone strength:

Being high in calcium and phosphorous, these berries help in making your bones stronger.

6.Can control diabetes:

Cape gooseberries contain immense soluble fibre like fructose which can prove beneficial for diabetic patients. These berries can help lower the blood sugar levels.

7.Promotes weight Loss:

Low in fat and calories, a handful of cape gooseberries make for a great snack or a meal filler to support your weight loss goals.

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