In recent years, pomegranate back into attention and included in the group of super foods because of the high antioxidant content in it. The content of natural phytochemicals on pomegranate juice is said even beat other fruit juices in their effectiveness against various diseases. In the previous article, I've explained all the pomegranate health benefits in general. In that article I explain more about the nutritional content and functionality of these nutrients to maintain health.
As is known, the pomegranate contains many seeds (about 600 seeds / fruit), thereby consuming pomegranate directly is rather inconvenient. All this time, the pomegranate is commonly processed in the form of juice to make it easier to consume. So what are the benefits of pomegranate juice for health? See the following explanation.
Pomegranate Juice For Breast and Prostate Health
Based on the results of preliminary research conducted by the California Breast Cancer Research Program in 2009, regularly drinking pomegranate juice may improve breast health. Phytochemicals found in pomegranate seed known potent to suppress estrogen production. This may prevent the growth of breast cancer cells. Indeed there more research is needed, but these initial findings can already be used as a reference.
Furthermore, regarding prostate health in men. Clinical Cancer Research strongly recommend to every man to insert pomegranate juice in a list of foods / beverages to be consumed on a regular basis. Early clinical trials performed in men with prostate cancer who were asked to consume pomegranate juice. Once observed, there was a significant extension of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA). In other words, pomegranate juice makes the disease becomes difficult / slow to develop.
Content of Vitamins and Pomegranate Juice Benefits For Heart
Pomegranate juice is an excellent source for vitamins B6, C, K, and pantothenic acid. Drinking one glass of pomegranate juice on a daily basis can make yourself away from the heart doctor. According to Thomas Behrenbeck, a cardiologist (heart disease expert), the antioxidant content of pomegranate juice that above average is very potent in lowering levels of LDL (bad cholesterol) in the blood. Therefore, the possibility of accumulation of cholesterol in the arteries that lead to various heart disorders are also getting smaller. You can keep your heart healthy with regular consumption of pomegranate juice.
Warning:
Required to consult with a doctor if you want to consume pomegranate juice for those of you who are undergoing treatment with certain drugs. The content in pomegranate juice may affect metabolism or interact negatively on some kind of drugs.
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