Benefits:

▣ The pomegranate is a fruit that contains hundreds of edible seeds called arils. They are rich in fibre, vitamins, minerals and bioactive plant compounds, but they also contain some sugar.

▣ Pomegranates contain Punicalagins and Punicic acid, unique substances that are responsible for most of their health benefits.

▣ The Punicalagins in pomegranate juice have been shown to reduce inflammation, one of the leading drivers of many serious diseases, including cancer and diabetes.

▣ Preliminary evidence indicates that pomegranate juice can be useful in men with prostate cancer, potentially inhibiting cancer growth and lowering the risk of death.

▣ Laboratory studies suggest that pomegranate extract can help fight breast cancer cells.

▣ Regular intake of pomegranate juice has been shown to lower blood pressure levels in as little as two weeks.

▣ Studies in animals and isolated cells indicate that pomegranate extract may be beneficial against several forms of arthritis, but human research is needed.

▣ Several human studies have shown that pomegranate can have benefits against heart disease. It improves your cholesterol profile and protects LDL cholesterol from oxidative damage.

▣ Pomegranate juice has been linked to reduced symptoms of erectile dysfunction, but more research is needed.

▣ Pomegranate has antibacterial and antiviral properties which may be useful against common gum diseases and yeast infections.

▣ As a rich source of nitrates, pomegranate may improve exercise performance by increasing blood flow.