May have anticancer effects

Berries, phytonutrients, and antioxidant-rich diets have been associated with a lower risk of some malignancies. Gooseberries include anticancer chemicals such as folate, phenolic compounds, and vitamins C and E. These nutrients are considered to decrease, counteract, and repair damage caused by oxidative stress and inflammation, both of which can lead to cancer formation.

Anthocyanins, for example, have been shown in animal and test-tube experiments to block the formation of cancer cells and may lessen the risk of some malignancies, including colon, pancreatic, and breast cancer. However, further study is needed to evaluate the effects of gooseberries on cancer.