Description
Freeze-dried pomegranate is one of the healthiest foods on the planet, packed with nutrients and powerful plant compounds.
Pomegranate or Punica granatum is a shrub that produces red fruits about the size of an apple with a diameter of about 5-12 cm. The skin is thick and not edible, but inside the pomegranate there are hundreds of red seeds. They are high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and bioactive plant compounds, but they also contain some sugar. A glass of pomegranate juice contains more antioxidants than red wine, green tea, blueberries and cranberries.
Freeze-dried pomegranate and its benefits
- Pomegranates contain punicalein and punic acid, which are unique substances that provide health benefits.
- Pomegranate has an impressive anti-inflammatory effect – This includes heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and even obesity. It has strong anti-inflammatory properties, which are largely mediated by the antioxidants of punicalagins.
- Pomegranate can help fight prostate cancer, a common type of cancer in men.
- Pomegranate may also be beneficial against breast cancer, one of the most common types of cancer in women.
- Pomegranate can lower blood pressure. Regular consumption of pomegranate has been proven to reduce blood pressure levels in as little as two weeks.
- Pomegranate can help fight arthritis and joint pain. Most of them are related to some kind of joint inflammation.
- Pomegranate can reduce the risk of heart disease – Heart disease is currently the most common cause of premature death in the world. It is a complex disease with many different factors behind it. Pomegranate, the main fatty acid in pomegranate, may help protect against several stages of the heart disease process. Regular consumption of pomegranate has a good effect on blood circulation, helps prevent heart attacks and strokes. Antioxidants in pomegranate prevent the formation of clots that clog blood vessels.
- Pomegranate can help treat erectile dysfunction.
- Pomegranate can help fight bacterial and fungal diseases – the plant compounds in it can help fight harmful microorganisms. For example, they have been shown to fight certain types of bacteria as well as the yeast Candida albicans . Anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effects can reduce tartar and protect against diseases such as gingivitis, periodontitis and denture stomatitis.
- Pomegranate can improve memory – There is evidence that pomegranate can improve memory. One study in surgical patients found that 2 grams of pomegranate extract prevented memory loss after surgery . Another study involving adults with memory complaints found that 237 ml of pomegranate juice per day significantly improved markers of verbal and visual memory . Research also suggests that pomegranate can help fight Alzheimer’s disease.
- Pomegranate can improve physical exertion – it is rich in dietary nitrates, which improve exercise performance. More research is needed, but it appears that pomegranate — like beetroot — may be beneficial for physical performance.
