0065 Amla: The Real Truth Behind the “Immortality Fruit”

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From boosting immunity to reversing aging, Amla (Indian Gooseberry) is often called a miracle fruit in India. But how much of this is true, and how much is exaggerated tradition? Sonia and Deepak explore the myths, science, and reality of amla.

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00:00hi viewers welcome to truth and trends deepak last week my cousin told me to eat amla daily

00:14he said it's the fruit of immortality honestly even ads call it miracle fruit

00:21ah yes amla one of india's most hyped superfoods people believe it boosts immunity

00:27sharpens eyesight prevents hair fall even reverses aging let's test those claims today

00:34i heard ayurveda calls amla rasayana meaning anti-aging that's why many eat amla murabha

00:41or chavan prash true culturally it was seen as divine but back then people didn't know vitamin c

00:49or antioxidants so they gave it spiritual importance that made it more believable as

00:55magical but deepak amla has lots of vitamin c right isn't that enough proof it's a superfood yes

01:02it's rich in vitamin c but not unique oranges guavas and even capsicum have plenty and cooking

01:10or storing amla destroys most of that vitamin c anyway so the superpower often gets lost in reality

01:18then why do so many doctors and ads push amla juice for immunity marketing amla has antioxidants

01:25and mild benefits but no solid proof it prevents cancer hair fall or aging the hype is bigger than

01:33the evidence if you eat it as a fruit fine healthy but don't treat it as a magic pill at least it's safe

01:41right i mean what harm can a fruit do in moderation safe but too much amla can cause acidity worsen kidney

01:49issues or interfere with some medicines and sugary amla candies definitely not healthy pregnant women

01:58and kids eating too much is not advisable so basically amla is healthy but not divine medicine

02:03exactly respect it as food not worship it as cure all dear viewers this is why scientific temper matters

02:12question claims ask where's the proof before believing right so friends do you think amla deserves its superfood crown

02:21share your opinion in the comments don't forget to like share and subscribe we'll be back with more food mythbusting soon jayhind

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