Pomegranate normalizes blood pressure
Early research published in one journal found that pomegranate extract might help prevent blood pressure increases associated with eating high fat meals.
Pomegranate regulates metabolic syndrome
Research published in one journal shows that pomegranate helps regulate blood sugar, improves sensitivity to insulin, fights against inflammation and improves numerous other factors involved in metabolic syndrome. This one is frequently implicated in obesity and often a precursor to diabetes. Because of listed effects, pomegranate can aid weight loss.
Pomegranate protects against infectious
New research published in one journal found that an extract of pomegranate increases the effectiveness of a drug used against gram negative flora. Many gram negative bacteria are known for drug resistance.
Pomegranate protects against Alzheimer’s disease
This fruit might prevent or slow the progression of mentioned disease. In one study, mice that were bred to develop this disease accumulated significantly less amyloidal plaque and performed better on mental tasks than control mice.
Pomegranate protects against osteoarthritis
Pomegranates have been shown to be beneficial for osteoarthritis as they contain the healing phytonutrients ellagic acid and polyphenols.