Healthshots

By Arushi Bidhuri

Published Aug 17, 2023

Health Benefits of Ghee

If eaten in moderation, ghee can be a good addition to your diet. Here are the health benefits of ghee you must know.

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Free of lactose and casein, ghee is a good option for individuals with lactose intolerance as it promotes digestive health.

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Good for Digestion

Ghee contains large quantities of butyrate, omega-3s, and fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E, and K, all of which help boost immunity.

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Strengthens Immune System

Ghee contains omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, which help lose weight by encouraging the body's fat tissue to be burned to produce energy, thus helping you lose weight.

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Keeps Weight In Check

Healing wounds is one of the widely-known properties of ghee. However, more studies are required to understand the link.

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Heals Wounds

As per Ayurveda, ghee is good for your eyes. It increases and strengthens the power of the eye, which in turn helps improve eyesight.

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Improves Eye Health

Adding ghee to your diet might even increase bone density and muscle mass by helping you get rid of excess fat from the body.

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Promotes Bone Health

Ghee contains vitamin K2, which helps reduce calcium deposition in the arteries and helps protect them from calcification. It also helps decrease "bad" cholesterol levels and boost "good" cholesterol.

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Reduces Heart Disease Risk

Word Of Caution!

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While including ghee is good for your health, it can be harmful for you if you don't eat it in moderation. Also, consult your doctor before adding it to your diet.

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