Health Benefits of Gooseberry

Gooseberry/amla is a good source of nutrition for people of all ages. It has umpteen health benefits as it is a natural source of several vitamins and minerals that contribute to health and fitness. It has medicinal properties to cure common temporary ailments and can also keep long term or old age health issues at bay. It is used as an effective home based solution for various health issues as well as for cosmetic purposes.

It is abundant in vitamins B and C. Some of the minerals it contains are calcium, iron and phosphorus. It is a source of proteins too. It is therefore an ideal ingredient to be added in daily menu as it helps in keeping the body fit, boosts immunity to various infections, helps in tissue building and repairing, and contributes in keeping the bones strong and healthy. It can be very beneficial for children, aged people and women.

Another factor in favour of amla is that it has very low content of fat and sugar. Therefore it does not add up the calorie count on consumption. It can keep the cholesterol level under check and also help in lessening the blood sugar level. Eating raw amla, combined with a good diet plan can bring about loss of weight.

The proportions of water and dietary fibre contained in it also make it beneficial for consumption. It aids the process of digestion as it is rich in water and fibre. It eases the process of metabolism too and works for weight loss. It is also ideal for consumption among people suffering from constipation or indigestion problem.

Chewing on Amla can prevent puking sensation and comes handy while travelling. You may also consume amla juice to prevent or avoid motion sickness rather than consuming tea or coffee.

Amla acts as an anti oxidant too. Further benefits are that the vitamins present help in combating the vitamin deficiency disease called scurvy, especially among children. Therefore eating amla in natural raw form or by boiling it or by making it into ayurvedic pills is used widely for treatment of scurvy.

Long term health benefits of amla is that is helps in maintaining eyesight and enables proper functioning of the respiratory and nervous system.