Consuming Pomegranates Good For The Heart

Pomegranate (Punica granatum) not many people eat the fruit size of oranges or apples this. In fact, if taken every day of pomegranate would make more heart healthy.

Pomegranate derived from French, POME garnete, which means apple seed. In addition to the fresh and sweet taste, fruit in the U.S. called the pomegranate is favored because of his usefulness.

According to the literature, antioxidant-rich pomegranate polyphenols such as tannins and anthocyanins. "In fact, the antioxidants in pomegranate more than green tea or cranberry juice," says Karen Collins, nutrition experts from the American Institute for Cancer Research, as quoted in the newsletter Nutrition Wise.

Savor pomegranates for the health of which increase blood flow to the heart. Research on 45 people who suffer from heart disease iskmemik showed those who drank 8 ounces of pomegranate juice every day for 3 months, did not experience ischemia during the study. Dean Ornish MD, researcher, believes that pomegranate juice may even prevent heart disease.

In addition, the content of anti-oxidants in pomegranate known to prevent the occurrence of plaque in blood vessels, also reduce levels of bad cholesterol, LDL. According to research conducted by experts from Israel.

Many experts say more research is needed before concluding the pomegranate as the prevention of heart disease. Still, a few experts are optimistic with this fruit. Moreover, the study found no negative side effects of pomegranate juice consumption.

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