Pomegranates are a great addition your healthy meal plan. Nutritionists will agree that this fruit combats an expanse gamut of illnesses from high blood pressure to cancer. Pomegranates have been a part of the medicinal arsenal for eons. Studies have found this fruit containing antioxidants, anti-inflammatories, anti-carcinogenic and some have found antimicrobial benefits. Research also reveals that pomegranate extracts have triggered the death of both prostate and breast cancer cells. Additionally, the juice of this fruit has been linked to significant reduction of blood pressure in patients with borderline or hypertension. When the effects of pomegranates were observed on animals, it showed that it improved blood sugar levels and may also provide a great source of fiber.
Ancient roots to modern medicine Journal of Medicinal Food
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