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Amla

Amla, also called Indian gooseberry, is the fruit of Phyllanthus emblica. It contains vitamin C and polyphenols, including tannins.

Also listed as Phyllanthus Emblica, Anwala, Indian Gooseberry, Emblica Officinalis

CardiovascularLongevityWeight ManagementImmune SupportOrgan Function

Does it lower cholesterol?

A review of four 12-week trials found lower LDL and total cholesterol and higher HDL, while triglycerides did not change significantly. Results varied substantially between studies. These measurements do not answer whether amla prevents cardiovascular events or can replace a statin. 1

Cholesterol balanceToo little evidence

Low-certainty evidence in adults with dyslipidemia. 1

What about blood sugar and inflammation?

A separate 2023 meta-analysis pooled five randomized trials lasting 3 to 12 weeks. Fasting glucose and C-reactive protein, a marker of inflammation, fell on average. The participants were generally middle-aged; these short biomarker studies do not establish lasting diabetes control or symptom relief. 2

Blood sugarToo little evidence

Fasting glucose improved in pooled short trials; longer-term clinical outcomes remain uncertain. 2

InflammationToo little evidence

Lower C-reactive protein is an early signal, rather than evidence that a particular inflammatory disease improves. 2

Could it help heartburn?

In a four-week trial, 68 people with non-erosive reflux disease received placebo or two 500 mg amla tablets twice daily. Heartburn and regurgitation improved more with amla. This offers a specific question for further research, but one short trial cannot establish a routine reflux treatment. 3

Does antioxidant activity mean slower aging?

A small crossover study, completed by 13 healthy adults, tested 500 mg of an aqueous extract daily. Some oxidative-stress markers improved. That supports investigating antioxidant effects in people, but the study measured laboratory changes, not lifespan or age-related illness. 4

Oxidative stressToo little evidence

Preliminary human biomarker evidence. 4

Effects by health goal

Open an effect to see the studies behind its rating. Bars show the size of the effect; the letter grades the evidence.

Organ Function1 effect

Liver healthOrgan FunctionModerateBNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · medium confidenceEvidence record

Hair & Skin1 effect

Skin textureHair & SkinModerateBNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · medium confidenceEvidence record

Gut Health1 effect

Gut healthModerateBNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · medium confidenceEvidence record

Other effects1 effect

InflammationModerateBNo linked study

No study is linked to this rating.

Rated by SuppCo · medium confidenceEvidence record

All studies

8 publications are linked to Amla, newest first.

The impact of Emblica Officinalis (Amla) on lipid profile, glucose, and C-reactive protein: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.2023Super Fruit Amla (Emblica officinalis, Gaertn) in Diabetes Management and Ensuing Complications: A Concise Review2023Functional and Nutraceutical Significance of Amla (Phyllanthus emblica L.): A Review2022Amla (Emblica officinalis): Role in health management via controlling various biological activities2020Cardioprotective Effects of Indian Gooseberry (Emblica officinalis Gaertn) and its Phytochemicals: A Review2014Supplementation of Emblica officinalis (Amla) extract reduces oxidative stress in uremic patients.2009A Pilot clinical study to evaluate the effect of Emblica officinalis extract (Amlamax™) on markers of systemic inflammation and dyslipidemia2008Evaluation of the effects of a standardized aqueous extract of Phyllanthus emblica fruits on endothelial dysfunction, oxidative stress, systemic inflammation and lipid profile in subjects with metabolic syndrome: a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled clinical study

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