The effects of Pomegranate on your health have been scientifically tested
Its antioxidant properties have been attributed until recently to only green tea and red wine, but recent studies have shown that, in addition to therapeutical properties, pomegranate has an impressive antioxidant effect. Thus, the positive effects of pork consumption on the heart and the circulatory system, lipid and glycemic metabolism or malignant diseases such as prostate and breast carcinoma, inflammatory and degenerative diseases
Pomegranate Against Oxidative Stress
Oxidative stress can affect the occurrence of erectile dysfunction and obesity and facilitate the evolution of chronic liver disease. Regarding the emergence and evolution of benign and malignant tumors (such as carcinoma) and their preconditions, oxidative stress plays an important role. Over the past few years, over 300 scientific papers have been published that have focused on pomegranate and many interesting effects have been demonstrated through clinical and experimental studies. It seems that the antioxidant action of the pomegranate goes beyond green tea, red wine, juice and grape juice.
Protecting the cardiovascular system
The anti-arteriosclerosis action of pomegranate is mainly due to the antioxidant effect.
Studies have shown that a quantity of 50 milliliters of pomegranate juice consumed daily for two weeks by hypertensive patients led to a 36% decrease in the angiotensin converting enzyme used in treatment and a 5% decrease in systolic blood pressure
5 interesting information about pomegranates
- Pomegranates have a positive effect on the circulatory system, on the heart and on the metabolism of glucose.
- Pomegranate improves memory
- Pomegranate's name comes from garnet minerals
- A pomegranate contains up to 400 pips
- 50 ml of pomegranate juice are sufficient for a significant drop in blood pressure
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