Tag: pomegranate

Can This Berry Juice Help Blood Pressure and Inflammation?

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Can This Berry Juice Help Blood Pressure and Inflammation? by Dr. Joseph Mercola for Mercola Many people enjoy eating berries and they are certainly good for you. Berries are low in calories, high in fiber and contain vitamins C and E, folic acid, calcium, selenium, alpha and beta carotene and lutein. Better yet, their phytochemicals contain valuable polyphenols and flavonoids including anthocyanins and ellagitannins.1 Anthocyanin is a natural pigment in fruits and vegetables that has been shown in studies to lower your risk of cardiovascular disease and contain anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial…

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Scientists find that molecules in pomegranates have incredible anti-aging benefits

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Scientists find that molecules in pomegranates have incredible anti-aging benefits by: Darnel Fernandez for Natural News The pomegranate, scientifically known as Punica granatum, is a popular deciduous shrub, thanks to its ruby-red fruit. Considered among the healthiest fruits around, the pomegranate is packed with polyphenols and antioxidants that help deal with a variety of health problems like high blood pressure and atherosclerosis. While previous studies have established that eating a pomegranate could help slow down the aging process, a recent study revealed that a particular compound in the fruit could be responsible for its anti-aging benefits. The paper, which was…

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Pomegranates are a cancer-fighting superfood: Here are 4 reasons why

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Pomegranates are a cancer-fighting superfood: Here are 4 reasons why by: Grace Olson for Natural News Cancer is widespread in America, killing thousands of people each year. However, various studies have found that pomegranates have anti-cancer properties, which can be used for the prevention and treatment of this dreaded disease. How pomegranates fight cancer The American Cancer Society estimated 1,762,450 individuals would be diagnosed with cancer this year, and another 606,880 would die from it. Billions of dollars are invested in national expenditures for cancer care, but numbers only increase each year. Research has identified various foods…

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Pomegranate juice found to clean your arteries and lower your risk of a heart attack

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Pomegranate juice found to clean your arteries and lower your risk of a heart attack by: Zoey Sky for Natural News Pomegranates are nutritious fruits, and the juice from the fruit offers many health benefits. According to a study, drinking pomegranate can even significantly improve heart health. Pomegranate juice’s effect on heart health Pomegranates have a remarkable nutrient profile. A cup of pomegranate seeds or arils (174 grams [g]) has fiber, protein, vitamins C and K, folate, and potassium. According to a study in the journal Atherosclerosis: “Pomegranate juice consumption resulted in a significant IMT [intima-media thickness]…

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Compounds in pomegranate juice found to trigger cancer cell death

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Compounds in pomegranate juice found to trigger cancer cell death by: Michelle Simmons – Natural News With proper dietary supplementation with anti-inflammatory and antioxidant agents, cancer may be prevented or slowed down. One of these powerful anti-cancer agents is pomegranate. According to research, pomegranate juice and pomegranate extractcontain powerful healing chemical compounds such as luteolin and ellagic acid that effectively work together to help prevent cancer cell growth, particularly prostate cancer cells. Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancer types, affecting one in nine men. It is also the second leading cause of death from…

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