Pomegranates are among the healthiest fruits in the world, which is why they’re also a popular ingredient in supplement manufacturing.
Pomegranate extract has a boatload of health benefits. It reduces symptoms of several health issues, including diarrhea, dysentery, microbial infections, helminthiasis, and hemorrhage.
Benefits
1. Packs Several Important Nutrients
Pomegranates have an impressive nutrient profile, as one cup (174 grams) of it packs:
- 7 grams of fiber
- 3 grams of protein
- 30% of the DRI of vitamin C
- 36% of the DRI of vitamin K
- 16% of the DRI of folate
- 12% of the DRI of potassium
Furthermore, one cup of pomegranate contains 144 calories and 24 grams of sugar.
2. Contains Punicalagins and Punicic Acid
Pomegranate contains two plant compounds with powerful medicinal properties that are responsible for most of its health benefits:
- Punicalagins are extremely potent antioxidants present in huge amounts in pomegranates. They’re more powerful than your average antioxidant — which is why pomegranate are considered to have three times the antioxidant activity of green tea and red wine. (1)
- Punicic acid is the main fatty acid in pomegranate seed oil. It is also a conjugated linoleic acid (CLA) with multiple potent biological effects.
3. Reduces Inflammation Significantly
Chronic inflammation leads to several serious diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and obesity.
Multiple test tube studies have shown that pomegranate can significantly reduce inflammatory activity caused by breast cancer and colon cancer cells. (2, 3)
Furthermore, this 12-week study in people with diabetes concludes that drinking 1.1 cups (250 ml) of pomegranate juice daily lowers inflammation markers, CRP and interleukin-6 by 32% and 30%, respectively.
Pomegranates’ impressive anti-inflammatory properties are thanks to punicalagins.
4. Reduces Risk of Breast and Prostate Cancer
Research suggests pomegranate extract reduces risk of breast and prostate cancer.
According to this study, pomegranate extract lowers cancel cell reproduction in prostate cancer patients, and it even kills some cancer cells.
Several recent studies have found out similar results for breast cancer, as pomegranate hinders the reproduction of cancer cells and even kills some of them.
5. Lowers Blood Pressure
As you may already know, high blood pressure is a common health issue worldwide. It is also one of the leading drivers of fatal strokes and heart attacks.
According to this study, people with hypertension experienced a significant reduction in blood pressure after drinking 5 ounces (150 ml) of pomegranate juice daily for two weeks.
Health Issues Associated With Pomegranate Deficiency
Pomegranate can save you from the following health issues:
- Diarrhea
- Dysentery
- Hemorrhage
- Helminthiasis
- Microbial infections
So if you want to stay clear of the health issues mentioned above while adding some essential vitamins to your diet, then start taking a pomegranate supplement.
Daily Recommended Intake
The daily recommended intake of pomegranate depends on the condition you’re trying to treat.
For instance, the daily recommended intake for people with high blood pressure is 43-330 ml of pomegranate extract daily for a couple of months.
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