12 Pomegranate Health Benefits
Pomegranate, which according to its Latin origin means seeded apple, is one of the most ancient fruits in record. Primarily belonging to Persia, it has now become a favorite all over the world. But apart from its terrific taste, it also has a number of health benefits. Listed below are some of them.
1. Lowers blood pressure
If you are concerned about the health of your heart, make pomegranate a regular part of your diet. It will keep your blood pressure levels in check and give you a healthy heart.
2. Lowers LDL
In contrast to popular notion, cholesterol does have certain good qualities, but low density lipoprotein (LDL) is the bad cholesterol which should be avoided at any cost. Pomegranate does just that, apart from raising the HDL or good cholesterol levels in the body.
3. Prevents Alzheimer’s
Prevention is always better than cure. Especially for a disease like Alzheimer’s, it is even more important. Pomegranate, research says, can prevent as well as slow down the illness.
4. Promotes good teeth
If you are worried about dental plaque formation, pomegranate juice is the solution you have been looking for.
5. Prevents osteoarthritis
Pomegranate prevents the slow deterioration of cartilage and bones thus preventing the occurrence of arthritis. So if you are in the wrong side of 50, start having pomegranate juice regularly.
6. Contains essential nutrients
It is a storehouse of vitamins ranging from Vitamin A & C to Vitamin E and K.
