Heart & Circulation
Pomegranate
Punica granatum
An ancient Middle Eastern fruit named in nearly every old medical tradition — Egyptian, Greek, Ayurvedic, Persian, biblical. Modern research focuses on the seed-arils and juice, which are exceptionall...
Helps with
- Modestly Lowers Blood Pressure With Daily Juice Or Extract
- Modestly Improves Blood Vessel Function — Measured As Flow-Mediated Dilation
- Powerful Antioxidant Action From Punicalagins, The Main Polyphenols In The Fruit
- May Slow The Rise Of Psa In Men With Prostate Cancer Who Have Completed Treatment
Note Pomegranate juice can interact with certain medications by affecting how the liver processes them — caution with statins, blood pressure medications, and blood thinners Note Use caution with diabetes medication — juice contains real sugar even though it improves long-term blood sugar regulation