Phyllanthus emblica is a tropical wild fruit. It tastes sour and astringent at first, but has a sweet aftertaste, so it is also called emblica. The roots, stems, leaves and fruits of Phyllanthus emblica have medicinal value and have been used as a folk traditional Chinese medicine for 2000 years in our country. Modern medical research has found that Phyllanthus emblica has many health effects and is designated as a health plant promoted and planted worldwide by the United Nations Health Organization. Nutra-Herb Ingredient Inc. has developed Emblica officinalis fruit extract, Emblica officinalis Extract is considered safe Herbal feed additives.

1. The nutritional value of Phyllanthus emblica

(1) Phyllanthus emblica fruits contain flavonoids, vitamin C, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, etc., especially rich in vitamin C, the content of which can reach 0.6% to 0.92%. In spring, the fruit content is the highest, sometimes even as high as 1.82%. This content is 160 times the vitamin C content of apples and 100 times the citrus content, second only to the king of vitamin C fruits, prickly pear.

(2) Phyllanthus emblica fruit also contains 17 kinds of amino acids, including 8 kinds of amino acids required by the human body. The total amino acid content is 185mg/100g, mainly including glutamic acid, proline, aspartic acid and so on.

(3) Phyllanthus emblica fruits also contain a variety of trace elements, mainly selenium, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, iron, potassium, etc., which are richer in content than apples.

(4) The fatty acid content of Phyllanthus emblica seeds is as high as 26%, mainly including: linolenic acid, stearic acid, palmitic acid, myristic acid and so on.

2. Efficacy and function of Phyllanthus emblica

(1) Anti-cancer: Phyllanthus emblica extract can block the synthesis of strong carcinogen N-nitroso compounds with a blocking rate of over 90%.

(2) Anti-inflammatory: Phyllanthus emblica can inhibit the development of acute inflammation, improve and relieve acute inflammation.

(3) Lowering blood lipids: Phyllanthus emblica has a good effect on hyperlipidemia caused by diabetes's lipid metabolism disorder. Its effect is higher than that of vitamin E. It also has a certain effect on microangiopathy and neurological complications.

(4) Antioxidant: Phyllanthus emblica has the function of protecting vascular endothelial function and can effectively improve the body's antioxidant capacity.

(5) Anti-aging: Phyllanthus emblica extract contains superoxide dismutase, which can scavenge superoxide free radicals, protect cells, and play an anti-aging effect. In addition, Phyllanthus emblica also inhibits the auto-oxidation of pyrogallol and epinephrine.

(6) Immune regulation: Phyllanthus emblica can enhance the body's immune function and improve the body's ability to resist diseases.

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