The authors of the article published in Cancer Prevention emphasized that the amla berries should be further studied for its anti-cancer effects, including radio modulatory…chemo modulatory…chemo preventive…free radical scavenging…anti-mutagenic…and immunomodulatory.
*Amla Berries: A Powerful Antioxidant Agent : Many of amla’s outstanding health benefits stem from the fact that it has one of the richest concentrations of vitamin C of any edible plant on Earth. It also contains many minerals and vitamins such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, carotene, and vitamin B complex. As a result, amla is a powerful antioxidant agent.Experts widely agree that many health problems—as well as the visible signs of aging—are caused by oxidative damage. Oxidation results from byproducts (called free radicals) that are produced by our cells—and antioxidants prevent and repair that damage.
*Amla berries have an ability to scavenge free radicals and repair oxidative damage not only slows aging, but holds additional promise in the fight against cancer, as well.
*Detoxifies the Body and Beautifies Skin and Hair: Amla berries helps flush out toxins from your liver, which can accumulate as a result of painkillers and other medications, alcohol, and junk food. Amla berries also helps purify the blood. As a result, this power-berry can clarify your skin and improve the health of your hair starting right from the roots.
*It is even believed to prevent premature graying and stop hair loss. In India, amla berries is used both topically and internally for these hair and skin beautifying effects.
*Controls Blood Sugar and Kills Pathogens
In addition to all of the above, amla berries is also useful for:
*Controlling diabetes , due to its high concentration of chromium—a nutrient known to be helpful for reducing blood sugar.
*Treating infection, due to its antibacterial and astringent attributes. It is even said to have inhibiting effects against the HIV virus that causes AIDS.
*Anti aging, due to its potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects.
Fresh Fruit, Juice, or Supplement: It’s All Good!
It’s no wonder many practitioners of natural medicine conclude that amla berries are good for almost everyone on a regular basis.
Fortunately, finding amla is not difficult.
Fresh Indian gooseberries can sometimes be found at health food stores, or purchased online, though online suppliers may require large minimum-order sizes.
Another great option is amla juice, widely available online.
For easy daily supplementation, many reputable supplement makers offer high quality amla tablets, pills, and dried whole food powders.
Amla shampoos, creams, oils, and other topicals are also available.
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