Most people know that amla, the Indian gooseberry, has many health benefits. You may be surprised to learn that one small amla contains more vitamin C than an orange, and there is no substitute for vitamin C in building the body's immunity. That is why amla juice can be taken regularly.

• People who suffer from frequent colds and coughs can benefit from eating amla regularly; colds and coughs will not take hold so easily.
• Amla is an important ingredient for hair and skin. Drinking amla juice on an empty stomach detoxifies the body, flushing out the pollutants that build up inside it, which also helps skin and hair problems.
• Amla is rich in vitamin C, so drinking its juice regularly strengthens the body's resistance to disease. You will not fall ill so easily, and infections will be kept at bay.
• Amla contains plenty of antioxidants, so eating the fruit regularly can help avoid various age-related problems and diseases.
• It sharpens the memory. Several age-related diseases will not settle in the body, and the brain stays alert and active.
• Drinking amla juice on an empty stomach raises the body's metabolic rate, which keeps weight under control. It also eases indigestion and acidity, and when food is digested properly you also get proper nutrition.
• Healthy skin depends on proper production of the protein collagen, and amla juice helps here. Taken regularly on an empty stomach, it keeps skin firm, adds glow and lowers the risk of premature wrinkles.
• Because amla juice works as a detox drink, it keeps the liver, kidneys and many other organs healthy.

Information from ABP Live.

Source: Jagonews24. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.