Amla
A quarter teaspoon daily decreases oxidative DNA damage; extends longevity of fruit flies
Also known as: Phyllanthus emblica, Emblica officinalis, Indian gooseberry, Indian Gooseberry, Dried Indian Gooseberry Powder, dried Indian gooseberry powder
Active Compounds
Bioactive compounds found in Amla, based on research from longevity science.
- Vitamin C
High content of vitamin C and polyphenols makes amla a medicinal plant; used in ayurvedic preparations like Chavyanprash and Trifala
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Health Benefits
Health conditions and aging processes that Amla may influence, based on the source research.
Protects Against
- DNA DamageA daily quarter teaspoon of dried Indian gooseberry powder
Source: How Not to Age
Improves
- High LDL Cholesterol
Source: How Not to Age
- Type 2 diabetes
Improves blood sugar control in diabetics | Amla fruit improved blood glucose in normal subjects and type 2 diabetic patients
Source: How Not to Age
- Metabolic Syndrome
Amla improved endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, inflammation, and lipid profiles in metabolic syndrome
Source: How Not to Age
Reduces Risk Of
- Cancer
Amla (Emblica officinalis) is a wonder berry in the treatment and prevention of cancer (Baliga & Dsouza 2011)
Source: How Not to Die
- Chronic inflammation (inflammaging)
Amla extract has shown antilipidemic, antidiabetic, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antiulcer activities
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- Type 2 diabetes
Amla extract has antidiabetic activity
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Biological Mechanisms
How Amla works at a cellular level.
- PromotesReduces inflammation
Reduces markers of systemic inflammation and oxidative DNA damage
- PromotesAntioxidant Defense
Emblica Officinalis clinical evaluation shows health benefits in healthy human subjects | Amla extract reduced oxidative stress in subjects with metabolic syndrome
Dosage Recommendations
Specific amounts mentioned in the research literature.
- A daily quarter teaspoon of dried Indian gooseberry powderfor DNA Damage
Source: How Not to Age
- 1 teaspoon/dayfor Antioxidant Defense
Amla is arguably the single most antioxidant-packed green-light food on Earth. A single teaspoon doubled the antioxidant content of an entire smoothie.
Source: How Not to Die
Sources
- How Not to Age
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- How Not to Die