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Benefits of pomegranate

Heart Benefits

Consuming the pomegranate fruit or its juice is capable of lowering cholesterol levels, due to the unique combination of polyphenols that appear to lower LDL or bad cholesterol in the blood, which may benefit the heart.

Pomegranates not only prevent heart disease, but are capable of reversing atherosclerosis; only 60 ml. of pomegranate juice a day for a year, reduces atherosclerotic lesions by 35% in size, and increases total antioxidant activity in blood by 130%.

Benefits for Arthritis

Pomegranate extract can prevent the onset of osteoarthritis because it is capable of inhibiting the enzymes that break down cartilage, which drastically reduces the volume of inflammatory substances released by the tissues.

Nutrients of Pomegranate

The pomegranate does not have saturated fats or cholesterol, and they are rich in vitamins C and K, and dietary fiber, which benefits the digestive system; although it should be noted that the only drawback is that, due to the natural fructose content, it contains 53 grams of carbohydrates per serving and 234 calories.

Benefits for the skin

Pomegranate taken in extract can protect the skin against the damaging effects of ultraviolet light, UVA and UVB rays; It is also capable of promoting the regeneration of the dermis and epidermis.

Other benefits

The consumption of pomegranates also offers benefits in diseases such as diabetes, Alzheimer’s and fights against dental plaque, among others.

Anti-Cancer Benefits

Consuming pomegranate juice daily can slow the progression of prostate cancer, due to its natural anti-inflammatory properties, due to its high antioxidant content. Eating pomegranates in combination with other fruits and vegetables is believed to be the key to slowing the development of cancer, including lung cancer.

Several studies have examined the use of pomegranate to treat cancer, particularly breast, skin, prostate, and lung cancer, as the fruit is effective in reducing the growth of cancer cells; In addition, there is clear evidence that pomegranate extract has antitumor effects on the skin.