One of the oldest cultivated fruits, pomegranates, first grew in ancient times in India and Egyptians. Now grown worldwide, pomegranates are an essential part of the Mediterranean diet and have even become a favorite in treating many health conditions. Not only does this fruit benefit your heart, but as studies have shown, it can also benefit your blood pressure, help women lose weight, and prevent premature aging.
Fragile and delicate at first, pomegranates gradually mature into large crystalline fruits. These fruits have a high percentage of water and are rich in vitamins A, C, and E. Pomegranates contain three times as much vitamin C as oranges and twice as much as green teas. These nutrients are essential to the human body as they increase immunity levels, maintain blood clotting, and reduce the risk of forming blood clots.
Pomegranates are also believed to have several health benefits, including keeping the arteries flexible and boosting the sagging skin. This fruit is also thought to have the power to increase the life span as it reducesreads 'bad' cholesterol in the body and keeps the good cholesterol level steady. The fruit is also believed to have the power to reduce the signs and symptoms of heart disease as they slow the unnatural cell cycle of growth of 'bad' cholesterol cells. Pomegranate juice also helps in lowering blood pressure levels and inhibiting the enlargement of the prostate gland.
Apart from drinking pomegranate juice, pomegranate seeds and skin are also abounding in several vitamins and minerals. When worn during clothes, these seeds are the richest source of vitamin A, and E. Pomegranate skins act as a natural sunscreen to prevent radiant sunburn. The flesh of the fruit is rich in the inner white juice that is bursting with phytonutrient elements. According to the study on 43 different pomegranate varieties, the skin has high antioxidants, sterol, and polyphenolic compounds. All these facilities can neutralize free radicals, highly reactive chemical substances that can damage the cells and lead to diseases like cancer and heart disease.
Although not much research has been carried out in this connection, some researchers believe that pomegranate juice is an effective treatment for inclusive heartburn and gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD). According to a series of clinical studies, pomegranate juice affects women with GERD and menvantuous menopause in reducing the risk of prostate cancer. In the study of 30 women suffering from GERD, the juice of pomegranate was as effective as Lambertsese anticoagulant drugs. The anti-thrombotic compound in pomegranate juice is believed to have vein-dissolving properties that could contribute to the cure of PERFUMES. Pomegranate juice also reduces the risk of atherosclerosis in the arteries of the heart.
Pomegranates may also help fight the signs of aging, smoothing wrinkles, reducing macular degeneration, stimulating heart cells' development, and improving overall heart health.
They may also help in maintaining healthy gums, skin, and hair. Pomegranates contain a high percentage of antioxidants like vitamin C and flavonoids. Our body needs around 900 mg of vitamin C daily to preserve the skin's smoothness and avoid dehydration and pain.
The newborn baby has a greater need for vitamin A and vitamin C in breast milk. Whereas adults can maintain a higher vitamin C level if stressed by environmental pollution, unhealthy food, and lack of sunlight.
Vitamin C is important to develop the body resistance against sickness and unhealthy effects of bacteria and viruses. But this coenzyme is also required to build healthy red blood cells, give strength to the bone structure, and maintain a proper blood flow.
The anthocyanins have been the traditional nutrients for women's childbirth, which help alleviate morning sickness, vomiting, anemia, and respiratory reactions.
A glass of pomegranate juice also keeps emotionally and physically healthy. It allegedly increases the flow of lymph, which removes poisonous materials from the body and acts as a body cleanser.
A pomegranate is the richest source of guilt-free guarana, an energy-producing seed.
This is so good. So pomegranate has a lot of nutrient. I’ve heard of it but didn’t know the usefulness. Thanks so much for educating us