Powerful Pomegranate!

 

Pomegranate has always been one of my favourite fruits. 
Well known as a superfood, but why?

Pomegranate juice has been proven to slow the growth of prostate cancer, you can read more on that study here. 
During the study the patients drank 8oz of pomegranate juice a day.




Pomegranate can reduce the damage caused by cholesterol in the artery by almost half!
it also reduces cholesterol build up.
In this study the patients drank 50ml of juice for a period of 3 years.

Pomegranates are also believed to have anti-inflammatory properties and also used to improve cognitive function and memories. 
The results are promising!

There are some reports of pomegranate and pomegranate juice interacting with certain medications, including those for high blood pressure and statins. 
Always check with your GP first before consuming pomegranates, or their juice, if you are taking prescribed medication.