Top 10 Health Benefits of Pomegranates

7. Keeps Skin Healthy

Pomegranates offer anti-aging benefits for your skin to keep it supple, smooth and younger looking. Due to its vitamin C content, the fruit promotes collagen formation, which helps delay skin sagging and wrinkling.

They contain various other nutrients that also help slow down the aging process.

A 2006 study published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology notes that pomegranate fractions promote proliferation and pro-collagen synthesis and inhibit matrix metalloproteinase-1 production in skin cells. This is important for maintaining younger looking skin.

Pomegranate seed oil also keeps the skin cells nourished, aids regeneration and supports healing. In addition, the oil protects the skin against harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which causes wrinkles and increases the risk of skin cancer.

>  Use pomegranate seed oil to massage your skin once daily.

>  Also, regularly consume pomegranates in juice or raw form.

8. Improves Oral Health

Another health benefit of pomegranates is the protective antiplaque effect that supports overall oral health. They contain polyphenolic flavonoids that exhibit antibacterial activity that could be considered beneficial to oral health.

They also offer protection against dental plaque. By reducing plaque formation, you can reduce your risk of dental problems, such as tooth decay, periodontitis, gingivitis and denture stomatitis.

A 2011 study published in Ancient Science of Life reports that rinsing your mouth with pomegranate juice could significantly reduce plaque formation by 32 percent.

9. Controls Diabetes

This fruit is even beneficial for people who have diabetes or other metabolic disorders. It can improve insulin sensitivity and reduce the risk of health complications associated with diabetes.

A 2013 study published in Nutrition Research found that pomegranate juice has unique antioxidant polyphenols (tannins and anthocyanins) that help control Type 2 diabetes.

However, more controlled, clinical studies are needed before medically recommending it for the management of Type 2 diabetes.

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