Pomegranate Benefits
The pomegranate contains hundreds of seeds which all edible. These seeds are covered by a thick pomegranate peel or skin. Consumers of this fruit can take it as raw seed or in juice form. Pomegranate is nice fruit which has fantastic ingredients. Pomegranate contains fiber, protein, vitamin “C” vitamin “K”, folate and potassium. This fruit is sweet and lightly sour due to vitamin “C”. This fruit has many medical values and properties.
One cup of pomegranate (174 grams) contains.
- Fiber: 7 grams
- Protein: 3 grams
- Vitamin C: 30% of the RDI
- Vitamin K: 36% of the RDI
- Folate: 16% of the RDI
- Potassium: 12% of the RDI
The followings are few prominent benefits of this fruit.
1. Pomegranate consists of punicalagins that is amazing antioxidants. That is beneficial for majority of health issues.
2. The constituent punicalagins, which is present in the juice of this fruit is anti-inflammatory. This is also good for cancer and diabetes.
3. Pomegranate juice is vital in prostate cancer and it stops cancer growth that is why it minimizes the risk of casualty.
4. Pomegranate is beneficial in hypertension or high blood pressure cases. It prevents from heart attacks and strokes. However, continuous use of pomegranate juice for two weeks lowers high blood pressure.
5. The juice has antibacterial and antiviral properties that are why it is suitable for gingivitis or gum infections.
6. Pomegranate is beneficial in memory sharpness and good in post-surgery cases. According to experts this is also good in Alzheimer’s disease.
7. Pomegranate juice contains more antioxidants which remove free radicals and protect body cell from damages and inflammation.
8. Pomegranate contains more vitamins “C” if consumed fresh, but after packing it loses its efficacy. The vitamin “C” present in this fruit is good in all health disorders and infections.
9. Juice of this fruit is good for digestive system and it assists in digestion. This fruit is beneficial in conditions like ulcerative colitis and inflammatory bowel syndrome.
10. The fruit has fantastic medicinal properties and best in bones issues. It reduces inflammation and helpful in osteoarthritis and cartilage issues.
11. Vitamin” and vitamin “E” present in this fruit enhance immunity and fight against different infections.
12. Pomegranate is a traditional medicine for diabetic practice in Middle East and India. However, fresh fruit has more medicinal values than the preserved form.