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Anemia is a medical condition in which the red blood cell count or haemoglobin is less than the normal. The normal level of haemoglobin is generally different in males and females. For men, anemia is typically defined as haemoglobin level of less than 13.5 gram/100ml and in women as haemoglobin level less than 12.0 gram/100 ml. These definitions may vary slightly depending upon the source and the laboratory reference model. Any process that can disrupt the normal life span of a red blood cell may cause anemia. Normal life span of a red blood cell is typically around 120 days. Red blood cells are made in the bone marrow. Anemia is caused essentially through two basic pathways. Anemia is either caused: by a decrease in production of red blood cell or haemoglobin, or by a loss or destruction of blood. A study was conducted to assess the outcome of gooseberry juice on the level of haemoglobin among iron deficiency anemic adolescent girls in selected hostel. The objective of the study was to compare the outcome of gooseberry juice on the level of haemoglobin. The study was conducted by adopting quasi experimental research design. 60 adolescent girls who have fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected by non - probability purposive sampling technique. The hypothesis formulated stated that there was a significant difference in the level of haemoglobin among adolescent girls who receives intervention and who does not. The conceptual framework adopted was based on Roy's adoption model. In experimental group, gooseberry juice was given and pretest and post test level of haemoglobin was obtained by sahli hemometer. In the control group without the intervention, the pre and post test level of haemoglobin was obtained. Analysis revealed that the adolescent girls in the experimental group showed increased level of haemoglobin at highly significant level at p<0.001 when compared with the control group. Administration of gooseberry juice among adolescent girls enhances the level of haemoglobin. Therefore, gooseberry juice can be used as an effective measure, which helps to improve the haemoglobin and thus prevent anemia.