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Piyush Goyal Highlights Ladakh's GI-Tagged Sea Buckthorn as Golden Treasure

Piyush Goyal Highlights Ladakh's GI-Tagged Sea Buckthorn as Golden Treasure

The Indian Express1h
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Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal praised Ladakh's GI-tagged sea buckthorn, harvested in Nubra Valley at 12,000 feet, as a 'golden treasure of India's natural heritage'.

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Known as 'Ladakh Gold', the bright orange berry contains vitamin C, carotenoids, flavonoids, and essential fatty acids that contribute to antioxidant and immune support.

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Experts advise choosing products with minimal added sugar and consulting healthcare practitioners before taking concentrated supplements, especially for individuals with acid reflux or those on medication.