Review on the Hypolipidemic Effects of Amla (Emblica officinalis) Extract Supplementation

Abstract

Abstract: The lifestyle changes including dietary changes has been associated with the development of cardiovascular diseases. In view of dietary importance in reducing the cardiovascular risks, the review of amla extract supplementation in lowering lipid levels is taken. This article is reviewed using ten original research articles relating supplementation of amla extract and its hypolipidemic effect. This review determined the hypolipidemic effect of amla supplementation on lipid profile, viz, TC, TG, LDL-C, HDL-C, VLDL-C, in healthy subjects and subjects with type 2 diabetes, dyslipidemia and metabolic syndrome. The review involves the supplementation of amla extract in the dosage of 250mg, 500mg, 1g, 2g, 3g and 5g which are given in the form of powder itself or capsule form and is advised to take once or two times a day. The duration of the study in the ten original research articles ranged from 21 days to 6 months. The findings of the ten original research articles concluded that irrespective of the duration of the supplementation, the higher the dosage of amla extract, significant changes on lipid profile is observed. Therefore, amla extract can be used as an alternative therapy in lowering the cardiovascular risks.