Health Benefits of Pomegranate / Pomegranate Juice

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.