Is Amla a superfood? YES or NO

             Amla is also known as Indian Gooseberry or Phyllanthus Emblica or Emblica Officinalis. Amla is available in market from September till February. 

Amla have high antioxidant properties along with anti-inflammatory, anti-hyperglycemic, hypoglycemic, anti-hyperlipidemic, anti-cancer, anti-diabetic activities as well as digestive tract and neurological protective activities. Amla is also good for weight loss, hair health and boost immunity.

These activities and properties are due to Amla fruit containing high levels of  vitamin C (ascorbic acid), polyphenols (tannins and flavonoids), fibers, vitamins (A, B1 and E), minerals (iron, calcium and phosphorus), proteins and amino acids.

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            Daily dose of 500 mg Amla is recommended tolerable and safe for healthy humans. A serving portion of at least 100 g of Amla (2-3 pieces) achieves daily need for Vitamin C. Amla provides more vitamin C than any other fruits. 

Amla is used in medicine, food, and cosmetic industries. Amla is used in making lots of recipes like amla shots, amla juice, dry amla, amla murabba etc.

So, YES Amla/ Indian gooseberry is considered a superfood.  

 

REFERENCES: 

1. Clinical evaluation of Emblica Officinalis Gatertn (Amla) in healthy human subjects: Health benefits and safety results from a randomized, double-blind, crossover placebo-controlled study

Mahendra Parkash Kapoor,a,∗ Koji Suzuki,b,c Timm Derek,d Makoto Ozeki,a and Tsutomu Okuboa 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6926135/

2. Functional and Nutraceutical Significance of Amla (Phyllanthus emblica L.): A Review

Maryam Gul,1,† Zhi-Wei Liu,2,† Iahtisham-Ul-Haq,3 Roshina Rabail,1 Fatima Faheem,1 Noman Walayat,4 Asad Nawaz,5 Muhammad Asim Shabbir,1,* Paulo E. S. Munekata,6,* José M. Lorenzo,6,7 and Rana Muhammad Aadil

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9137578/#B7-antioxidants-11-00816

3. Amla (Emblica officinalis Gaertn), a wonder berry in the treatment and prevention of cancer

Manjeshwar Shrinath Baliga 1, Jason Jerome Dsouza

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21317655/

4. Anticancer Properties of Phyllanthus emblica (Indian Gooseberry)

Tiejun Zhao, 1 , 2 Qiang Sun, 1 , 2 Maud Marques, 1 , 2 and Michael Witcher 1 , 2 , *

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4477227/