Consumption of Amla is considered very good for health. Vitamin C rich Amla strengthens the immune system. Especially, everyone is advised to eat Vitamin C rich food items during the winter season. Generally people include it in juice in winters or like to eat it by making pickle or jam. You too must be eating it in some form or the other. But do you know that consumption of Amla is not beneficial for everyone. There are many people who should avoid eating Amla. If they eat Amla, it has a negative impact on their health. So, today in this article we are telling you which people should avoid consuming Amla-
if your blood sugar is low
Amla can help in controlling your blood sugar level and hence it is considered very good for diabetic patients. But if your blood sugar becomes very low or if you are already taking diabetes medicine, then Amla can cause a lot of trouble for you. Consuming too much of it can cause your sugar levels to drop too fast, making you feel dizzy or weak.
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if you have kidney problems
People who already have kidney related problems should also not consume Amla. Actually, Amla is rich in oxalate, which can cause kidney stones. If you have ever had stones before or are at risk of them, then avoid consuming Amla. Especially, do not take it raw or in the form of juice.
If you are taking blood thinning medication
Consuming Amla can prove to be harmful for you when you are already taking blood thinning medication. Amla can act as a natural blood thinner. Therefore, if you are already taking medications like warfarin or aspirin, taking amla may increase the risk of excessive bleeding or bruising.
– Mithali Jain
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