Even Gooseberry (Amla) also prevents Cancer. Do you know that?

Gooseberry known as Amla is one of the most important fruits in Ayurveda which has got incredible health benefits. It is always healthy to have one piece of Amla on a daily basis and it is suggested by the physicians too. It has rich source of Vitamin C and packed with compounds such as polyphenols, vitamin B complex, minerals like Iron and Zinc. It really helps in preventing Cancer and other diseases which are given below.

• Protects you from Cancer: Amla has the potential to prevent cancer because it is packed with antioxidant properties. It helps in fighting against the harmful effects of chemicals that are carcinogenic and inhibits the further growth of cancer affected cells. It also reduces the harmful effects of radiation and chemotherapy and acts as an anti-cancer treatment. 
• Protects your liver: It has been proved that Amla has the potential to safeguard the liver from oxidative damage affected by alcohol or chemicals. It can be also used as a remedy to get rid of the hangover after drinking in order to keep your liver safe.
•  Acts as an antioxidant: It is a great source of antioxidant as it is having Vitamin C and polyphenols. Amla has high content of tannins which are combined with the polyphenols, provides you a unique free radical scavenging property. Hence, this further helps you to reduce the harm caused by free radicals in the body. 

Other health benefits:

• Protects your heart: Amla reduces the cholesterol in our body and keeps heart disease under check. It is effective in regulating the oxidation of Low density lipoprotein because it is rich in fiber and iron. It helps in maintaining the cholesterol levels in the body.
• Controls diabetes: It has polyphenol properties that can protect the body from the oxidative properties of high blood sugar. It is also effective in inhibiting the insulin resistance produced by a great fructose diet.
• Improves your sex life: The iron content in Amla, increases the enhancing of the sperm properties. If you drink a glass of Amla juice daily, increases the virility as well as the sexual vigor. It helps in improving the sperm production in the body. 
• Gastric problems: Amla with its anti-inflammatory properties like, fiber and polyphenol, make a great antidote for an upset stomach. Therefore, when you get acidity, just have a teaspoon of Amla juice, surely it reduces it immediately.     

                                             

See the table below for in depth analysis of nutrients: Gooseberries (Ribes uva-crispa L.), Nutrition Value per 100 g. ORAC Value (Anti-oxidant level) 3277 umol TE/100 g. (Source: USDA National Nutrient data base)
Principle	Nutrient Value	Percentage of RDA
Energy	44 Kcal	2%
Carbohydrates	10.18 g	8%
Protein	0.88 g	1.5%
Total Fat	0.58 g	3%
Cholesterol	0 mg	0%
Dietary Fiber	4.3 g	11%
Vitamins
Folates	6 mcg	1.5%
Niacin	0.300 mg	2%
Pantothenic acid	0.286 mg	6%
Pyridoxine	0.080 mg	6%
Riboflavin	0.030 mg	2%
Thiamin	0.040 mg	3%
Vitamin A	290 IU	10%
Vitamin C	27.7 mg	46%
Electrolytes
Sodium	1 mg	0%
Potassium	198 mg	4%
Minerals
Calcium	25 mg	2.5%
Copper	0.070 mg	8%
Iron	0.31 mg	4%
Magnesium	10 mg	2.5%
Manganese	0.144 mg	6%
Phosphorus	27 mg	4%
Zinc	0.12 mg	1%