10 amazing health benefits of eating Indian gooseberry

By Rajeshwaari Kalla | September 25, 2025 | Image: Canva

Fight free radicals

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Amla is packed with polyphenols  like gallic acid, which scavenge  damaging free radicals and reduce oxidative stress in your body

Protect your heart

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The antioxidants in amla help to  prevent LDL oxidation, lower blood pressure, and also reduce cholesterol

Balance blood sugar

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Amla extracts block enzymes that digest starches, which slows glucose release. Research shows real improvements in blood sugar and insulin levels

Reduce bad cholesterol

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Biotic compounds in amla can help  lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides. It may also support healthy lipid metabolism via key proteins

Support your liver

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It may help regulate liver enzymes, reduce fat, buildup, and protect  liver cells, especially in cases of  non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Ease inflammation naturally

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From reduced swelling to lower levels  of inflammatory markers in blood,  amla acts similarly to some anti-inflammatory medications

Aid digestion gently

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Amla protects the stomach lining from ulcers and supports enzyme balance  in the pancreas and liver. It may  also relieve heartburn and bloating

Protect brain health

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Amla may improve memory, learning, and mood. In Alzheimer’s models, it reduced brain inflammation and supported protective proteins, neurotransmitter balance

Help fight cancer

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Certain amla compounds induce  cancer cell death, stop tumour  growth, and protect healthy cells

Support healthy ageing

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Amla may reduce age-related damage across organs, from skin to liver to brain, keeping you sharper for longer

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