what are the benefits of ghee

Compiled by Dr. Priyanka

• What are the benefits of ghee?
• Is ghee fattening for you or is it a source of good fat?
• How much of ghee should one have; how much is too much?
• What happens if you eat too much ghee?
• What should ghee be eaten with/what works with ghee and what doesn’t?
• Is ghee good for cough and cold, heart health and digestion?

Benefits of Ghee:

• Reduces the vitiated piita and body vata
• Beneficial for all the dhatus-each and every cellular level
• Reduces heat, burns ,softens the cells lubricates and nourishes mind and body
• Improves the functions of the body
• Improves speech, skin, eyesight, strength of mind and body, intellect
• Improves fertility, strength and vigor
• It reduces ageing, degeneration of body cells
• Improves digestive fire, metabolism
• Beneficial for all age group

Is Ghee Fattening For You Or Is It A Source Of Good Fat?

• Vitamin A helps in cellular growth, healthy teeth as well as improving bone health
• Vitamin D improves calcium absorption and can help preventing body inflammation
• Vitamin E enhances wound healing processes and also helps the immune system
• Vitamin K helps in regulating blood-clotting activities
• Vitamin A, it is good for the eyes. The Vitamin A helps the eyes in adjusting to light changes. In fact, the moistness in the eyes depends on the presence of vitamin A in your body
• Ghee contains rich in omega-6 fatty acid conjugated linoleic acid (CLA),which is found to be helpful in different heart-related risks. Reducing body fat levels and having good results on the glycemic profile
• Source of short chain fatty acids