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The Benefits of Pomegranate

Pomegranate is one of the healthiest fruits compared to other foods. Pomegranate contains a variety of plant compounds that are amazing for our bodies. Pomegranate can also reduce the various risks of disease. In Egypt, the pomegranate is considered a symbol of fertility and prosperity in some cultures. This can be seen from the inhabitants of Egyptian society in the form of Egyptian paintings and tombs.

Red pomegranates are a source of ellagic acid (consisting of Granatin B and Punicalagin), antioxidants, sour punicic, omega 5 saturated double saturated acids which are useful for cell regeneration and proliferation. Pomegranates also contain vitamins A, C, E, and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, folic acid, niacin, thiamin, riboflavin, and folate.

Pomegranate juice contains antioxidants such as anthocyanins and ellagic acid, compounds such as gallic acid and flavonoids such as quercetin which offer protection from diabetes, heart disease, osteoarthritis and some cancers. This is the other benefits of pomegranates :

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1. Preventing Heart Disease
Pomegranates are rich in antioxidant polyphenols. This means that the pomegranate prevents free radical damage to the artery wall, thus preventing heart disease. The fruit is also able to keep bad cholesterol levels so there are no plaques and cause coronary heart problems.

2. Lowering Blood Pressure
Pomegranate also helps lower blood pressure by preventing the serum activity of angiotensin-converting enzymes. Pokokicic acid is one component in the pomegranate that helps lower cholesterol, triglycerides and reduce blood pressure.

3. Helps Digestion
Eating a pomegranate every day is also good for keeping the fiber intake for the body. One pomegranate can meet the needs of 45 percent daily intake of fiber.

4. Improving the Immune System
Rich in anti-inflammatory compounds, pomegranate is very healthy for those with impaired immune system such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Pomegranate fruit contains vitamin C, which increases the production of immune so avoid infection.

5. Preventing Alzheimer's
Studies conducted Hartman and his research colleagues show, pomegranate juice is able to reduce the accumulation of amyloid in the hippocampus up to 50 percent. It makes the pomegranate is considered to improve the condition of Alzheimer's patients to be better.

6. Reduce Stress Levels
Pomegranate can lower your stress level. According to a study conducted at Queen Margaret University, individuals who drank pomegranate juice had low levels of cortisol.

7. Against Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women. Pomegranate extract proved to inhibit the reproduction of breast cancer cells and may even kill some of them.

8. Against Bacteria and Fungi Infection
Plant compounds in pomegranates can help fight against harmful microorganisms. Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effects can also protect against infections and inflammation in the mouth.

9. Heals the Scars
Red pomegranate helps in the regeneration of cells in the epidermal and dermal layers of the skin. The red pomegranate has the ability to speed up the wound healing process. Red pomegranate also protects the skin from the sun, burns, and heal the damage caused to the skin due to constant sun exposure.

10. Anti Aging
Pomegranate can also help slow the aging process by reducing wrinkles and fine lines on the face. Pomegranate is also helpful in maintaining the regeneration of skin cells and preventing hyper pigmentation and the occurrence of dark spots.

11. Suitable for All Skin Types
Red pomegranate juice is suitable for dry skin owners. Small molecular structures penetrate deep into the skin to provide adequate moisture and hydration to the skin. Pomegranate juice is also beneficial for oily skin and acne. Pomegranate juice on oily skin prevents rupture of acne and controls sebum production.

12. Prevent Hair Loss
Drinking pomegranate juice regularly helps strengthen hair follicles and makes hair healthy and shiny.

13. Useful for Pregnant Women
Potassium content in pomegranate juice can also help prevent leg cramps that are commonly associated with pregnancy. When consumed regularly by pregnant women, can reduce the risk of preterm birth or the birth of infants with low birth weight. Anti inflammation in pomegranate juice ensures healthy blood flow which is essential for the overall development of the fetus.

In addition to the above 13 benefits, there are many other pomegranate benefits. Let us often consume pomegranate which many benefits to our body health.


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