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*Health Benefits of Seed Apple (enkomamawanga)*
*1. Antioxidants*
Pomegranate seeds get their vibrant red hue from polyphenols. These chemicals are powerful antioxidants .
👉🏽👉🏽Pomegranate juice contains higher levels of antioxidants than most other fruit juices. It also has three times more antioxidants than red wine and green tea . The antioxidants in pomegranate juice can help remove free radicals, protect cells from damage, and reduce inflammation .
👉🏽 *2. Vitamin C*
The juice of a single pomegranate has more than 40 percent of your daily requirement of vitamin C. Vitamin C can be broken down when pasteurized, so opt for homemade or fresh pomegranate juice to get the most of the nutrient.
👉🏽 *3. Cancer prevention*
Pomegranate juice recently made a splash when researchers found that it may help stop the growth of prostate cancer.
*4. Alzheimer's disease protection*
The antioxidants in the juice and their high concentration are believed to stall the progress of Alzheimer disease and protect memory.
👉🏽 *5. Digestion*
Pomegranate juice can reduce inflammation in the gut and improve digestion. It may be beneficial for people with Crohn's disease , ulcerative colitis, and other inflammatory bowel diseases.
👉🏽 *6. Anti-inflammatory*
Pomegranate juice is a powerful anti-inflammatory because of its high concentration of antioxidants. It can help reduce inflammation throughout the body and prevent oxidative stress and damage.
*7. Arthritis*
Flavonols in pomegranate juice may help block the inflammation that contributes to osteoarthritis and cartilage damage.
*8. Heart disease*
Pomegranate juice is in the running as the most heart-healthy juice. It appears to protect the heart and arteries.
Small studies have shown that the juice improves blood flow and keeps the arteries from becoming stiff and thick. It may also slow the growth of plaque and buildup of cholesterol in the arteries. But pomegranate may react negatively with blood pressure and cholesterol medications like statins.
*9. Blood pressure*
Drinking pomegranate juice daily may also help lower systolic blood pressure. But more studies need to be done to determine if pomegranate juice can decrease overall blood pressure in the long term.
👉🏽 *10. Antiviral*
Between the vitamin C and other immune-boosting nutrients like vitamin E, pomegranate juice can prevent illness and fight off infection. Pomegranates have also been shown to be antibacterial and antiviral in lab tests. They are being studied for their effects on common infections and viruses.
👉🏽 *11. Vitamin-rich*
In addition to vitamin C and vitamin E, pomegranate juice is a good source of folate , potassium , and vitamin K.
Whether you decide to add pomegranate to your daily diet or just sip on it every now and then, check the label to ensure that it is 100 percent pure pomegranate juice, without added sugar. Or, juice it fresh.
👉🏽 *12. Memory*
Drinking 8 ounces of pomegranate juice a daily may improve learning and memory, according to a recent study .
*Health is Wealth*
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