Pomegranate
Juice Benefits For Great Living
Pomegranate
at one point of time was unknown for its rich health benefits
and it was until a couple of years ago that the medical
fraternity opened the doors to the secrets of this wonder
fruit. This pulp of this fruit can be eaten as a whole
or the juice can be extracted for a concentrated health
drink. Pomegranate juice benefits have gained a lot of
predominance worldwide and today it is highly in demand
among both the fitness and health conscious.
Clinically proven to be of significant benefit the juice
of pomegranate is now a part and parcel of fitness diets
all over the world. Medical research has successfully
proved that one full glass juice of pomegranate contains
around 40% of the US recommended Daily Allowance of Vitamin
C. Pomegranate health benefits also include the rich nutrients
of folic acid along with the vitamins A and E. Regular
intake of pomegranate juice stalls heart disease and hence
prevents strokes, health attacks and heart disease.
Pomegranate
juice reverses previous plague buildup in the arteries
and prevents the accumulation of plague that is associated
with clogging the heart. Pomegranate juice benefits the
heart as it makes the blood thinner and promotes good
flow to the heart. It also lowers the LDL oxidation levels
in the blood and raises the "good" levels of cholesterol
of the heart. Some doctors also point out that pomegranate
juice can be taken as a health drink but that does not
mean that regular pomegranate juice prevents heart disease.
Other
pomegranate juice benefits include having extreme antioxidants
that are similar to red wine, green tea and purple grapes.
The juice is known to fight breast, lung and prostate
cancer. The regular intake of pomegranate juice contributes
positively to good skin health. Pomegranate juice also
acts an inhibitor on those enzymes that are responsible
for the damaging body cartilage that in turn results in
osteoarthritis. The medical specialists has applied extracts
of pomegranate juice directly on the damaged cartilage
however there needs to be more medical research done in
order to successfully prove that the drinking of pomegranate
juice reduces cartilage deterioration.
Pomegranate
juice benefits also help in slowing down Alzheimer's disease
according to a medical study where mice bred with the
disease were given pomegranate juice. The study revealed
that they had accumulated less amyloid plague than controlled
mice and they were able to perform mental tasks better.
In
conclusion, it can be safely said that pomegranate juice
benefits are indeed creating waves in the health and fitness
market. More and more people are turning to it and hence
it is the new age health beverage. Pomegranate is tasty
and fun to eat as a fruit too. This healthy fruit has
also been transformed into supplements for the convenience
of those who cannot get the fruit from the market everyday.
The daily consumption of pomegranate juice displays significant
and promising health benefits. This wonder fruit has long
been neglected however thanks to recent medical research
and studies the fruit is a hot favorite among fit and
health conscious lovers today!
Contributing
Author: Michelle Pennington
October, 09, 2009
*This
statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug
Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose,
treat, cure, or prevent any disease
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