How Triphala works on Weight Loss?

The most popular Ayurvedic herb, Triphala is a highly economical, natural way of losing extra pounds at home, without having any adverse effects. Using Triphala for weight loss will let you detoxify your body on a regular basis, to fight with constipation and inflammation in the digestive tract. Triphala simultaneously cleans, tones and detoxifies the entire digestive system, which leads to perfect weight loss.
What is Triphala?
Triphala is a well-recognized ayurvedic medicine that is revered poly-herbal medicine consisting of the dried fruits of three-plant species. Amalaki or Indian Gooseberry, Haritaki or Chebulic Myrobalan, and Bibhitaki or Belliric Myrobalans, are native to the Indian subcontinent where the formula originates. It is known as a tridoshic Rasayana in Ayurvedic medicine.
How Triphala Aids Weight Loss?The blend of three fruits of Triphala is responsible for its efficacy. It is rich in antioxidants and helps to cleanse the body of toxins.
Amla - Amla helps in lowering the cholesterol levels as it contains flavonoids that reduce the levels of lipids in the blood serum. It also enhances the degradation of the synthesis of cholesterol. In one study it was observed that oral administration of Amla significantly improved lipid profile and also the differences of means for HDL, LDL and VLDL were highly significant after taking Amla.
Additional Benefits Of Amla
  • Amla acts as a restorative invigorator.
  • It prevents anemia.
  • It is good for the lungs and respiratory tract.
  • It’s an immunity booster.
Haritaki - Haritaki is also referred to as Harada, Chebulic Myrobalan or Terminalia chebula, it’s the botanical name. Research shows, Haritaki produces a significant decrease in the serum level of lipids in atherogenic diet-induced hyperlipidemia in rats. There was also a significant reduction in total cholesterol, triglycerides, total protein and elevation of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol. Haritaki was found to possess strong hepatoprotective activity through its antioxidant effects.
Additional Benefits of Haritaki
  • Haritaki acts as an anti-aging agent. It has antioxidant and free radical scavenging activity. It is cytoprotective, anti-carcinogenic and anti-aging.
  • It is anti- inflammatory and has anti-arthritic, antidiabetic, anti-caries, reno-protective, cardioprotective, hepatoprotective, gastrointestinal motility improving and anti-ulcerogenic activity.
Bibhitaki - Bibhitaki is also known as Belliric Myrobalans or Terminalia belerica, its botanical name. It helps in regulating blood cholesterol levels and helps in creating healthy plasma, muscle, and bones. Bibhitaki has anti-obesity effects. It acts as a natural detoxifier and a rejuvenator with detoxifying qualities.
Additional Benefits of BibhitakiIt has anti-oxidant, antimicrobial, antidiarrheal, antidiabetic, analgesic, immunomodulatory, antihypertensive, hepatoprotective, antispasmodic and bronchodilator activities and is able to inhibit atherosclerosis plaque progression.
Mechanism Of Action Of Triphala For Weight Loss
  1. Triphala was observed for the prevention of glycation through the promotion of lower blood glucose levels, thus providing protection from diabetes. It also decreased total cholesterol, triglycerides, and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. It lowers body fat, body weight, and calorie intake.
  2. Due to the combined effects of all three herbs, Triphala has a balancing and rejuvenating effects on Vata, Pitta and Kapha dosha.
  3. Due to the presence of high antioxidant content, it is a rejuvenator (Rasayana) for the colon.
  4. It is rich in fiber so it aids in digestion and enhances peristalsis. It promotes regularity of the bowels, which helps in losing excess weight and fight constipation and inflammation of the digestive tract and has hepatoprotective properties.
  5. Gallic acid is a phenolic compound of Triphala possessing anti-obesity properties.
How To Take Triphala For Weight Loss?
  • Take one half to one teaspoon of Triphala powder in one cup of warm water. Let sit for ten minutes and drink one hour after dinner daily.
  • Triphala is a natural rejuvenator so it can be taken for a longer duration. So, you can continue it for at least 3 months, later on, you can consult a local practitioner for its further administration. Incorporate Triphala in your daily routine and enjoy its amazing effects on your overall physical and mental health.

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