You’ve likely heard about the health benefits of antioxidant rich red wines and green teas. It now appears that pomegranate juice may belong on that list, too.
That’s because pomegranate juice is rich in polyphenols, a large class of antioxidant compounds linked to a variety of disease fighting benefits. Pomegranate
juice may, in fact, have three times more antioxidant activity than red wine or green tea.
While more research is needed, preliminary findings suggest that regular, daily consumption of concentrated pomegranate juice can lead to:
Healthier arteries. One study found that pomegranate juice helped reduce clogging of the neck’s carotid artery by up to 35 percent. This, in turn, could lead to
decreased risk of stroke.
Reduce total cholesterol and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels in people with high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.
A modestly reduced blood pressure. In one study, systolic blood pressure decreased by about 5 percent.
Improved blood flow to the heart in people who have coronary heart disease. This, in turn, can reduce the risk of heart attack.
That’s because pomegranate juice is rich in polyphenols, a large class of antioxidant compounds linked to a variety of disease fighting benefits. Pomegranate
juice may, in fact, have three times more antioxidant activity than red wine or green tea.
While more research is needed, preliminary findings suggest that regular, daily consumption of concentrated pomegranate juice can lead to:
Healthier arteries. One study found that pomegranate juice helped reduce clogging of the neck’s carotid artery by up to 35 percent. This, in turn, could lead to
decreased risk of stroke.
Reduce total cholesterol and LDL (“bad”) cholesterol levels in people with high cholesterol and type 2 diabetes.
A modestly reduced blood pressure. In one study, systolic blood pressure decreased by about 5 percent.
Improved blood flow to the heart in people who have coronary heart disease. This, in turn, can reduce the risk of heart attack.