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Amla (Indian Gooseberry)

Phyllanthus emblica vitamin C source.

Overview

Phyllanthus emblica vitamin C source.

Natural sources
    Common forms

      Mechanism of action

      High vitamin C and ellagitannins.

      Pathways

        Effects on the body

        Organ system effects

        Evidence-based benefits

        Antioxidant and skin support

        Moderate evidence

        Potential side effects

        Common
        • · GI upset
        Rare
          Serious

            Drug interactions

            No notable interactions reported.

            Safety & non-supplemental interactions

            Educational summary — always confirm with your clinician or pharmacist before starting, stopping, or combining with prescription therapy.

            Avoid if you are
            • ·Pregnant or breastfeeding (insufficient safety data)
            • ·Children under 18 (unless directed by a clinician)
            Avoid with these conditions
            • ·Autoimmune disease (theoretical immune activation)
            Avoid / monitor with these medications
            • ·Immunosuppressants

            Supplement interactions

            Pairs well with

            None listed.

            Avoid combining with

            No specific avoidances listed.

            Dosing & bioavailability

            Typical dose
            500 mg

            Where to buy

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            Scientific evidence (8)

            RCTInt J Food Sci Nutr · 2011

            Amla for dyslipidemia

            Akhtar MS, et al.

            60 T2DM

            Key findings

            Reduced cholesterol and triglycerides.

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

            PubMed: Amla (Indian Gooseberry) — Antioxidant and skin support

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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            Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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