Hey there viewers! Did you know Indian gooseberry, more popularly known as amla,
is a super fruit in many cultures thanks to its medicinal effects? Because of its
incredible health benefits, alma is routinely used in India as a part of Ayurvedic medicine!
Looking to add Amla to your diet? It can be a very sour superfruit on its own,
but when used correctly, alma can be pretty delicious!
In today’s video, let’s explore the health benefits of amla. Can it help with heartburn?
What about its anti-aging benefits? Let’s examine the benefits of this superfruit and all it offers!
(Pause) Eating amla can help soothe heartburn
Heartburn can be very uncomfortable. Constantly worrying about what to eat
and what to avoid can be irritating too. Amla can be a good remedy for people
suffering from acid reflux. A condition that occurs when the acid in your stomach
flows to the back of your esophagus, causing a burning sensation in your neck and throat.
If you happen to experience acid reflux more than twice a week, you might be suffering from
gastroesophageal (ga·stroh·uh·saw·fuh·jeel) reflux disease (GERD). Experts suggest around 20% of the
population in the United States has GERD. If left untreated, it can cause serious complications.
A study was conducted for four weeks among 68 people with GERD. Group A was given 1,000 mg of
amla fruit tablets every day, while group B was given a placebo. Results showed the group given
the amla tablets had a greater reduction in heartburn and vomiting than the placebo group.
Try including amla in your diet regularly to avoid the effects of heartburn. It can also soothe the
more severe effects of GERD. (Pause)
Cheers to the anti-aging benefits of amla!
We all wish to remain young and glowing for as long as possible. But unfortunately,
aging is inevitable! This doesn’t mean you can’t slow down its effects! Eating amla regularly
can help prevent signs of aging. Amla is packed with vitamin C,
which works as an antioxidant. Antioxidants are crucial in protecting your cells from damage.
When your cells remain intact, your body’s aging process is slowed down.
Another advantage of amla is that it can help make sure the collagen in your body doesn’t break down.
Collagen keeps your skin firm. Amla can slow down collagen breakdown, preventing wrinkles!
Amla can also help in the prevention of hair loss. Amla is commonly used in South Asian countries as
a remedy to prevent people from going bald. There is evidence to suggest that amla can prevent the
activity of an enzyme responsible for hair loss. In some test-tube studies, it was shown that
amla could also help prevent vision loss. Amla extract was able to reduce the chances of macular
degeneration. It does this by improving the mitochondrial health of the cells in your eyes.
(Pause) Amla can help reduce the risk of cancer
Cancer is a terrifying disease. Cancer prevention is so important; that’s why the foods you include
in your diet are also important! Superfoods can be added to your diet to help prevent cancer
cells from forming and spreading such as Amla. Amla can help protect you from certain kinds of
cancer. Test tube studies have shown amla can kill cancer cells in the breast, lungs, and ovaries.
The antioxidant properties found in Amla prevent cancer cells from mutating. Since the cells cannot
mutate, there is no chance of tumor growth. Amla also has important phytochemicals
in it. These phytochemicals include tannins and flavonoids.
They play a vital role in preventing cancer, along with vitamin C and other antioxidants.
There is no guarantee you can completely prevent cancer. But you can certainly reduce your risk of
getting this deadly disease by including amla in your diet. Amla can help prevent the mutation of
cells, and that’s half the battle won! (Pause)
Eating amla can improve your heart health
The heart is one of the most vital organs in the body. Yet, most don’t give it the
attention and care it needs. Keeping your heart healthy and in tip-top condition is
vital to make sure you live a long healthy life. Amla is a great food source to promote heart
health. The antioxidants present in amla can help prevent oxidative damage caused by free
radicals in the body. Oxidative stress is one of the reasons for poor heart health.
It is vital to make sure your endothelium is working optimally. The endothelium is a thin
membrane that lines the inside of the heart and blood vessels. It helps regulate blood clotting
and vascular contraction, and relaxation. It also prevents the chances of a heart attack
or a stroke due to blockage in the arteries. A study was conducted among people suffering
from type 2 diabetes. Participants were given 1,000 milligrams of amla every day. Results from
the study showed they had the same effect on the endothelium (en·doh·thee·lee·uhm) function
as the medicine atorvastatin (uh·taw·vuh·sta·tn). Amla also has anti-inflammatory effects. Research
has shown amla can help bring down inflammation significantly. Wondering what this can do for
your body? Well, it significantly reduces your chances of getting heart disease.
The Indian gooseberry also helps in normalizing your blood fat levels.
Experts have found a significant decrease in LDL cholesterol or bad cholesterol when participants
in the study have been given amla supplements. Amla also helped improve HDL cholesterol or good
cholesterol. (Pause)
Control your blood sugar with amla Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels
is extremely important for your health and well-being. You have to especially take
care of your blood sugar levels if they tend to be on the higher side. High blood sugar
levels result in diabetes, which can lead to some health challenges in the long term.
When left untreated, diabetes can lead to kidney damage, vision loss, and other
dangerous consequences. In a healthy body, blood sugar levels are managed by the insulin produced
internally. But there are many mitigating factors, that can cause blood sugar levels to spike up.
The good news is there are natural foods available to help control your blood sugar levels.
Amla can help, too while avoiding serious complications. Research has shown amla can
effectively reduce blood sugar levels. A study was conducted among 32 people.
Participants were divided into two groups. Group one was given between 1 and 3 grams of
amla powder every day for 21 days, and group two was the control group. Results showed
participants given the amla powder had much lower blood sugar levels both while fasting
and after a meal compared with the control group. Amla has shown properties that can help reduce
blood sugar levels, making it effective among diabetes patients. Those suffering
from diabetes can add amla to their diet to keep their blood sugar levels in check.
When including amla in your diet, do so through recipes that add the superfruit,
not through sugar-loaded amla candies (Pause)
Heal your liver with amla People who don’t follow a healthy
diet can damage their liver. Your liver is key in making sure your body is performing its tasks,
such as processing your metabolism, filtering waste, and storing energy. But
an unhealthy diet can destroy this vital organ. The foods we eat can contain compounds that are
toxic to your liver. Adding amla to your diet can prevent this damage through its antioxidant and
anti-inflammatory properties. (Pause)
Boost your immunity by eating amla Your immunity system plays a key
role in ensuring infections and diseases are kept away. It is necessary to keep your immune
system working at the optimal level. When your immunity is low, you’ll find yourself struggling
with infections often. Even the common cold and flu become a nightmare to deal with.
Thankfully there are natural ways to boost your immunity. You can eat immunity strengthening
foods like amla to protect yourself from infections and diseases.
Amla is packed with vitamin C, which is a key immunity booster.
Even one Indian gooseberry will give you as much as 80% of the vitamin C your body needs daily.
Vitamin C is key for many health-related functions. It works as an antioxidant,
which means your cells will be protected from damage by free radicals in your body.
It also works to keep chronic inflammation to a minimum. Short-term inflammation is
good for your health. It means your body is healing from an infection. But chronic
inflammation can result in heart diseases and other autoimmune diseases as well as diabetes.
Vitamin C is the boost you get with phagocytes (fa·goh·sites). These are
special cells within the immune system that can deal with invaders in your body.
Amla can help in creating antibodies for any threats that your body is likely to face.
Include amla in your regular diet to keep your immunity system working at its best.
Want to include amla berries in your diet? Amla berries are fragile;
handle them with care. Try not to burst them if a recipe calls for a whole berry.
While it’s tricky to include this tart fruit in your diet,
it’s not impossible. Amla berries can be pickled and add a unique flavor to curries and sauces.
In the mood for a delicious summer salad? Combine amla with sweeter fruits to combat its sourness,
or try amla jam and jellies. Amla is indeed a superfruit thanks
to its amazing health benefits. Interested in knowing more about other health-boosting
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