Pomegranates belong to the plant family Punicaceae. The leaf,
fruit rind, seeds, dried bark, stem, root and the fruit itself have a host of
benefits. Often called Nature's Power Fruit because of its usefulness,
pomegranates are great for your heart since they are an
excellent antioxidant.
#
Anti-Oxidants
These help to wrangle the hoards of free radicals in your system. Free
radicals have an uneven number of electrons and like to balance themselves out
by stealing from other molecules and cells in your body. These cells are
oftentimes very important ones dealing with your DNA, and when they are
destroyed, disease steps in. Pomegranate juice is an excellent source of
antioxidants that work to help you stay disease-free.
# Blood
Thinner
Pomegranate
juice helps your blood circulation, making it easier for blood to travel to
your heart, brain, and the rest of your body.
# Cancer Fighter
Pomegranate
has been known to reduce and prohibit the growth of cancer cells and tumors in
your body. Pomegranate juice destroys breast
cancer cells and leaves the healthy cells alone.
#
Digestion Aide
Pomegranate
juice is a natural remedy for diarrhea, dysentery, and great number of other
digestive problems.
# Anemia Relief
With a
high content of iron, pomegranate juice is a great home cure for anemia because
it promotes higher levels of hemoglobin.
# Anti-Inflammatory
Pomegranate
juice has properties that help treat sufferers of arthritis. It can also help
cure a cough or sore throat.
# Neo-Natal Care
It has
been proven that pomegranate juice ingested by pregnant women can help protect
the neonatal brain.
# Artery Protection
Pomegranates are known to help prevent plaque from building up in your
arteries and reverse previous plaque buildup.
# Cartilage Protection
It works
to prevent the deterioration of cartilage in your body.
# Cholestrol Reducer
Pomegranate juice is known to lower LDL (bad cholesterol) and raise HDL (good
cholesterol).
# Stabalises PSA levels
In treatment of prostrate cancer, eight ounces of pomegranate juice
every day kept their PSA levels stable thereby reducing the need for more
treatment such as chemotherapy or hormone therapy.
Other benefits
include lowering blood pressure, protecting your teeth (drinking pomegranate
juice is a natural way to prevent dental plaque) and even prevent cartilage
deterioration.
