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Since ancient times, the pomegranate fruit has been revered for
its antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral properties. The juice
of this precious fruit has long used as a defense against harmful
internal parasites (such as those that cause diarrhea), as well as
for its abundant nutritional value. Long used in folk medicine to
treat inflammation, sore throat, and rheumatism in the Middle East
and in India, the delicious sweet-tang of Pomegranate juice
provides a substantial amount of potassium, vitamin C and niacin
(a B vitamin)
Preliminary studies of Pomegranate Juice reveal that
Pomegranate can help to reduce low density lipoprotein (LDL or
bad) cholesterol and may help to lower blood pressure in
individuals suffering from hypertension.
similar studies have suggested that Pomegranate may help to reduce
or prevent a condition called artherosclerosis (hardening of the
arterial walls) which occurs due to an excessive buildup of
arterial plaque and can lead to the development of heart attack
and/or stroke.
Studies of the antioxidant value of Pomegranate juice have
demonstrated that 100 mL of Pomegranate juice can contain up to
three times more antioxidant capacity as 100 mL of red wine and
100 mL of green tea
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