POTENTIAL BENEFITS

Indian gooseberry has several potential benefits, although more high quality studies in humans are needed to confirm many of these possible effects

Heartburn

One 4-week, high quality study in 68 people with gastroesophageal reflux disease, which is characterized by frequent heartburn, investigated the effects of taking 1,000 mg of gooseberry tablets daily on gastroesophageal reflux disease symptoms

Some anti-aging advantages of Indian gooseberry include:

Skin: In addition to its antioxidant activity, Indian gooseberry may help prevent the breakdown of collagen, which forms the firm but flexible protein matrix in your skin and soft tissues

Ability to see: In test-tube research, Indian gooseberry extricate prevented in non-compliance to age-related macular degeneration (AMD) by improving the mitochondrial health of eye cells

Cancer

In test-tube and animal studies, Indian gooseberry extracts have killed certain types of cancer cells, including breast, cervical, ovarian, and lung cancers.

Additionally, Indian gooseberry extracts may play a role in cancer prevention due to their antioxidant activity. It appears that Indian gooseberry may also prevent cell mutations that lead to tumor growth and cancer development.

It’s thought that the many phytochemicals, such as tannins and flavonoids, in Indian gooseberries play a role in cancer prevention, along with its vitamin C and antioxidant content.

However, no experiment on Indian gooseberry and cancer has been conducted in humans, so this is far from a confirmed benefit. If you have cancer, be sure to follow the advice and guidance of your healthcare team

Regulates endothelial outcome. A study in people with type 2 diabetes found taking 1,000 mg of Indian gooseberry daily improved endothelial function to the same extent as the drug atorvastatin

Anti-inflammatory Observation: Human research has confirmed that Indian gooseberry can simultaneously decrease inflammation, which is resulted as a main factor in the development of heart disease

Regulate blood fat limits. Human studies have found improved blood fat cases after supplementing with Indian gooseberry, adding lower triglycerides and total and LDL (bad) cholesterol, as well as increased HDL (good) cholesterol

Decreases blood pressure: Indian gooseberry can help decrease high blood pressure levels by acting as a vasodilator, or by widening the blood vessels. The possible factor for heart disease is high blood pressure

Antiplatelet outcome: In the end, supplementing with Indian gooseberry may also prevent the generation of blood clots, which may lead to heart attack or stroke if they block an artery

Still, although some human research has been conducted, more research is required before Indian gooseberry can be claimed to be an effective heart health supplement

Blood sugar levels

In animal studies, Indian gooseberry has been shown to help lower blood sugar levels.

These effects have also been noted in a small study in 32 people, in which taking 1–3 grams of Indian gooseberry powder daily for 21 days significantly decreased fasting and post-meal blood sugar levels, compared with a control group berry, may play a role in preventing and treating type 2 diabetes. Nonetheless, more high quality human research is needed

Liver damage

In rat studies, Indian gooseberry extract protected against liver damage caused by a high fat diet, a substance that’s toxic to the liver. This is likely due to its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant affair.

However, this effect hasn’t yet been investigated in humans

Immune health

Finally, Indian gooseberry may have some immune-strengthening effects due to its vitamin C content. A single Indian gooseberry contains approximately 600–800% of the Daily Value (DV) for this vitamin

Vitamin C can promote immune health in many ways. It’s an antioxidant, so it works to decrease cellular damage and inflammation

While small-term inflammation is a normal and healthy immune reaction, chronic inflammation is a continuing immune reaction that can promote poor health

Chronic inflammation is associated with an increased risk of developing conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, or autoimmune disorders

What’s more, vitamin C may help bolster your immune system by promoting the proliferation of phagocytes, which are specialized immune cells that help swallow up harmful invaders

It may also help your body improve preventive antibodies against perceived threats