Concentrated pomegranate juice holds a number of health benefits, and drinking concentrated juice is considered conducive to healthy living. In some clinical studies, pomegranate juice has been shown to be of significant benefit, especially in the prevention of heart disease. A number of seemingly wild or unbelievable claims sometimes crop up around it, and it can become difficult at times to separate healthy fact from wishful thinking.
Pomegranates take a good amount of time in order to get to the edible red "bulbs" on the inside. And considering the fast-paced, busy lifestyle these days I completely understand why most wouldn't bother with the whole fruit version. But does that mean that pomegranate juice is not as beneficial as the fruit version? Absolutely not!
A glass of pomegranate juice contains about 40% of the US Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Vitamin C. It also has Vitamin A, E and folic acid in good quantities. The preliminary research suggests that the product may be helpful in preventing heart disease, heart attacks and stroke. Most physicians are quick to point out pomegranate juice should be just one aspect of a healthy diet and exercise program. But the juice alone would probably not cure or completely prevent heart disease.
Many people also enjoy its rich taste, making it a welcome beverage. Further, pomegranate juice has excellent antioxidant properties. It has about three times more antioxidants ounce for ounce than does red wine or green tea. Some research has shown it may be an excellent agent for promoting blood flow to the heart. It also has been shown to reduce plaque in the arteries, and to raise “good” levels of cholesterol while helping lower "bad" cholesterol.
It has been tentatively shown to reduce incidence of breast and skin cancer. Some research has also evaluated the antioxidant nature of
pomegranate juice concentrate and its usefulness in fighting certain forms of cancer. It has also been tested and shown to slow the growth of prostate cancer in mice. It's been dubbed as a “Natural Viagra” and has some interesting history to it.
It is likely if continued studies show promising health benefits, more manufacturers of pomegranate juice will emerge and help ease prices through competition. It represents another of the foods recently touted for this. There are numerous pomegranate juice products available, many quite highly priced because of the health craze surrounding it.
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