7 Health Benefits of Pomegranate | ISH News

Native to India and Iran, pomegranates were described in ancient writing as a holy fruit that offered things like abundance and fertility. Pomegranates also offer an abundance of health benefits. Below are the health benefits from both the arils (seeds) of pomegranate and juice of the fruit.

Reduced Risk for Cardiovascular Diseases
Pomegranates have a good amount of antioxidants which help to keep artery walls from thickening and reducing the buildup of cholesterol and plaque. Pomegranate juice also helps lower blood pressure and protect the heart.

Supports Joint Health
Pomegranates contain antioxidants that have anti-inflammatory properties as well which may help you if you're experiencing conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, or other inflammatory diseases.

Support urinary health
Lab research and human studies have found that pomegranate extract / juice may help reduce the formation of kidney stones. Antioxidants in the pomegranate may help reduce kidney stones.

Improve exercise endurance
The antioxidants in pomegranates may increase exercise endurance and the length of time for exercising before getting tired.

Good for your brain
Compounds in pomegranate may help protect the brain, especially when it comes to Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and recovery from brain injury.

A study proved that drinking pomegranate juice every day may improve learning and memory.

Anticancer properties
Research has shown that pomegranate has been observed to have anticancer effects. It may slow tumor growth and spread and reduce inflammation, although more research is needed to learn more.

Sexual performance and fertility
Historically, people have associated pomegranate with fertility and abundance. Some research also found that drinking pomegranate juice may increase the quality and motility of sperm. Motility is the movement that sperm needs to reach the egg.

While pomegranate juice can provide several key health benefits and is safe for most people to consume, it can interfere with certain medicines and should be avoided by people with pomegranate allergies. Kindly consult with your doctor before consuming.

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