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What is Amla :

• Amla also called Amla, or, Indian Gooseberry, is a fruit of a large deciduous tree. It is rich in vitamin C, and hence builds immunity, enhances metabolism and digestion, promotes clear skin, thickens hair growth, and improves eyesight. It also helps with the common cold, heart health, cholesterol problems, diabetes, and may even prevent cancer. (More Details)
  

What are its benefits:

• The antioxidants and vitamins found in amla berries offer several health benefits. High concentrations of vitamin C in amla help the body recover from illness. Amla berries also include several flavonols, chemicals that have been linked to benefits like improved memory.

Here are some other health benefits of amla:

• Diabetes Control: The soluble fiber in amla berries dissolves quickly in the body, which helps to slow the rate your body absorbs sugar. This can help reduce blood sugar spikes. Amla berries also have a positive effect on blood glucose and lipid counts in people with type 2 diabetes.
• Better Digestion: The fiber in amla berries helps the body regulate bowel movements and may help to relieve symptoms from conditions like irritable bowel syndrome. High levels of vitamin C in Amla berries help your body absorb other nutrients, so they may be helpful if you take iron and other mineral supplements.
• Healthier Eyes: Amla berries are rich in vitamin A, which is key to improving eye health. Vitamin A not only improves vision but also may lower the risk of age-related macular degeneration. Amla's vitamin C content aids in eye health by fighting bacteria, which can help to protect your eyes from conjunctivitis (pink eye) and other infections.
• Immunity: One 100g serving of amla berries (about a half cup) provides 300mg of vitamin C—more than twice the daily recommended value for adults. You'll also find notable amounts of polyphenols, alkaloids, and flavonoids. Amla has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
• Memory and Brain Health: The phytonutrients and antioxidants in amla can benefit memory by fighting against free radicals that can attack and damage brain cells. Amla's high concentration of Vitamin C helps your body produce norepinephrine, a neurotransmitter believed to improve brain function in people with dementia.

Regional Names:

• Hindi: Amla; Marathi: Banares Avala; Bengali: Amla; Gujarati: Amali; Kannada: Amalaka; Malayalam: Nelli; Punjabi: Ambli; Sanskrit: Adiphala; Tamil: Amalagam; Telugu: Anwala