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Ingredients in pomegranate juice may help prevent the formation of amyloid plaques in the hippocampus, some animal research suggests. Abu-Odeh, A. M., et al. (2021). Middle East medicinal plants in the treatment of diabetes: A review.Almuhayawi, M. S., et al. (2020). The potential role of pomegranate and its nano-formulations on cerebral neurons in aluminum chloride induced Alzheimer rat model. Ghoochani, N., et al. (2016). The effect of pomegranate juice on clinical signs, matrix metalloproteinases and antioxidant status in patients with knee osteoarthritis [Abstract].
Bookheimer, S. Y., et al. (2013). Pomegranate juice augments memory and fMRI activity in middle-aged and older adults with mild memory complaints.Ammar, A., et al. (2018). Effects of pomegranate supplementation on exercise performance and post-exercise recovery in healthy adults: A systematic review. If you’re drinking pomegranate juice for its health properties, be sure to carefully review the ingredient list. Where possible, avoid any artificial flavors and colors. Refrain from products that have added sugars or other ingredients that may negate any health benefits. Some evidence indicates that pomegranate juice may benefit people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other bowel conditions due to its polyphenol content. The antioxidants in fruits can help reduce levels of reactive oxygen species (ROS), a type of free radical, in the body. The antioxidants in pomegranate may mean it can help protect fertility. Older studies suggest oxidative stress can lead to sperm dysfunction in males and reduced fertility in females.
One review found evidence of significant drops in blood pressure after consuming pomegranate juice. The authors note that regular consumption of this juice could be part of a heart-healthy diet. 10. Antimicrobial activityYuan, T., et al. (2015). Pomegranate’s neuroprotective effects against Alzheimer’s disease are mediated by urolithins, its ellagitannin-gut microbial derived metabolites. In 2021, however, some laboratory tests suggested that compounds in pomegranate could help fight a mosquito-borne virus known as Mayaro virus. 11. Memory The National Institutes of Health (NIH) list pomegranate as one of the natural remedies that may help treat or prevent prostate cancer. Torregrosa-García,A., et al. (2019). Pomegranate extract improves maximal performance of trained cyclists after an exhausting endurance trial: A randomised controlled trial.