Top 10 Health Benefits of Pomegranates

4. Fights Anemia Symptoms

This superfood is even beneficial for those suffering from iron-deficiency anemia. The iron in pomegranates increases red blood cell count.

This leads to an increase in hemoglobin in the blood and even promotes healthy blood flow. Plus, the high amount of vitamin C in them aids the body in absorption of iron.

A 2015 study published in Lifescience Global highlights the pomegranate’s potential role as a nutritional supplement in iron-deficiency anemia management.

Another 2013 study published in the Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry reports that pomegranate seed extract helps decrease anemic symptoms, including fatigue, wooziness and weakness.

• When suffering from anemia, drink a cup of pomegranate juice daily with your breakfast.
• Another option is to add 2 teaspoons of dried pomegranate seed powder to a glass of warm milk and drink it once or twice daily.

5. Aids in Cancer Prevention and Treatment

Another benefit of pomegranates includes protection against cancer. The anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties offer preventive cancer effects in the body.

They exert antitumor effects on various types of cancer cells, especially for prostate, breast, lung and skin cancer.

A 2012 study published in ISRN Pharmaceutics reports that cytotoxic activities of pomegranate extract is likely to be valuable for the treatment of prostate cell line by induction of apoptosis.

Many studies have proven the positive effect of pomegranates on prevention and treatment of breast cancer. A 2014 study published in Molecular Carcinogenesis highlights the anti-proliferative effects of pomegranate extract in breast cancer cells.

Earlier, a 2011 study published in the Journal of Medicinal Food also emphasized the antioxidant potency of pomegranate peel that helps reduce cell proliferation and induce apoptosis on breast cancer.

It is even effective at treating and preventing lung and skin cancer. Thus, including pomegranates in your diet is important if you have a higher risk for cancer.

6. Improves Memory

Pomegranates can also improve memory as well as prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease. The polyphenols in them are thought to provide positive cognitive benefits.

A 2013 study published in Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine notes that daily intake of pomegranate juice improves memory and functional brain activity in middle-aged and older adults with mild memory complaints.

Earlier, a 2006 study published in Neurobiology of Disease reported that pomegranate juice reduced the accumulation and deposition of amyloid in the brain by 50 percent in mice suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Further research needs to be done on humans.

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