Published 13:41 IST, November 11th 2019

Pomegranate benefits: Why this superfood should be a part of your diet

Pomegranate benefits, here are 15 benefits which will prove why it is a healthy superfood. They help to combat many chronic diseases and liver problems

Reported by: Shreshtha Chaudhury
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Pomegranate is also kwn as ‘Punica Granatum'. It is a fern which releases a juicy red fruit. pomegranate often resembles an apple and has a diameter of about 5 to 12 cm. Pomegranates are a lot more than just a mouth-watering fruit. pomegranate has innumerable benefits. Here are 15 benefits of fruit which will make you want to include it in your diet today. This will prove that pomegranates are indeed a superfood.

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1-   Pomegranate has many medicinal properties

Pomegranates consist of substances like Punicic Acid and Punicalagins. se antioxidants have many medicinal properties. y also help to lose weight. It is because of se substances that a pomegranate juice acts as a stronger antioxidant than a green tea.

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2-   Pomegranates have a high nutritional value

Pomegranates are stuffed with many nutritional edible seeds. seeds are covered by a juicy and red substance which is kwn as ‘aril'. y have Vitamin K of 36% of reference daily intake. y are also rich in protein which ranges to 3 grams. It also helps to maintain calorie levels of body.

3-   Pomegranates also help to combat cancer

Yes, you heard that right. Pomegranates also help to keep prostate cancer at bay. contents in pomegranates prevent multiplication of cancer cells. consumption of pomegranate juice at least twice a day has been found to reduce risk of cancer. Pomegranates also keep many liver-related diseases at bay.

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4-   Pomegranates helps to fight inflammation

Inflammation often les to many harmful diseases. Some of m include cancer, Alzheimer's disease, and obesity. But pomegranates have antioxidants like punicalagin which reduces inflammation. It has also been found to reduce risk of breast cancer. presence of such antioxidants itself makes pomegranates a superfood.

5-   Pomegranates lessens blood pressure

Increased blood pressure or hypertension often les to heart attacks or high-stress levels. A study has been found that consumption of pomegranate juice daily for at least two weeks, helps reduces blood pressure. nutrients in fruits help to keep blood pressure in check. It is especially helpful in case of systolic blood pressure.

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6-   Pomegranates diminishes breast cancer in women

Breast Cancer is one of most rapidly increasing disease among women. Pomegranates prevent reproduction of breast cancer cells. This is because of high levels of antioxidants. However, more research is needed to prove this fact. Pomegranates also prevent many liver-related diseases too.

7-   Pomegranates curtail several heart-related diseases

In recent times, people spanning all groups suffer from heart diseases. Punicic Acid in pomegranates helps to combat many chronic heart diseases. It also lowers risk of diabetes. It also maintains cholesterol level in body.

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8-  Pomegranates counters erectile dysfunction

improper blood flow in body often les to erectile dysfunction due to dam of tissues. Pomegranates have certain properties which cause even flow of blood in body. antioxidants in pomegranates make this possible. However, more research is needed to prove this fact.

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Disclaimer:  content provided above is for information purpose. This is way intended to be a substitute for professional medical vice, diagsis, or treatment. Always seek vice of your physician or or qualified health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. 

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09:02 IST, November 11th 2019