Amalaki Powder - Indian Gooseberry - Vitamin C & Antioxidant
Amalaki powder, or amla, is a supplement derived from the Indian gooseberry. It is a rich source of vitamins and bioactive compounds, and research suggests it may help support the immune system, improve digestion, and even protect against cancer.
Amalaki powder is perhaps most widely promoted for its anti-aging properties.
Health Benefits of Amalaki Powder:
Amalaki is a rich source of nutrients, including vitamin C, amino acids, pectin, and antioxident-rich polyphenols such as tannins and gallic acid.
Amalaki also has anti-inflammatory, anti-diabetic, antifungal, antiviral, and antibacterial properties.
In Ayurvedic medicine, amalaki has been used to treat a variety of conditions, including:
- Anemia
- Diarrhea
- Inflammation
- Jaundice
- Diabetes
Ayurvedic practitioners also believe amalaki improves functioning of the liver, heart, brain, and lungs.
Although the efficacy of amalaki for treating these conditions in particular has not been proven, the fruit has been studied as a treatment for heartburn, high cholesterol, and diabetes.
1 - 3grams daily
about a teaspoon
add to smoothies, empty vegie capsules, juices