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taraprincess
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i heard they really are good for u.
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MissEm
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| Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 12:56 am |
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From Wikipedia:
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One pomegranate delivers 40% of an adult's daily vitamin C requirement. It is also a rich source of folic acid and of antioxidants. Pomegranates are high in polyphenols. The most abundant polyphenols in pomegranate are hydrolysable tannins, particularly punicalagins, which have been shown in many peer-reviewed research publications to be the antioxidant responsible for the free-radical scavenging ability of pomegranate juice. Many food and dietary supplement makers have found the advantages of using pomegranate extracts (which have no sugar, calories, or additives), instead of the juice, as healthy ingredients in their products. Many pomegranate extracts are essentially ellagic acid, which is largely a by-product of the juice extraction process. Ellagic acid has only been shown in published studies to absorb into the body when consumed as ellagitannins such as punicalagins.[8]
In several human clinical trials, the juice of the pomegranate has been found effective in reducing several heart risk factors, including LDL oxidation, macrophage oxidative status, and foam cell formation, all of which are steps in atherosclerosis and heart disease. Tannins have been identified as the primary components responsible for the reduction of oxidative states which lead to these risk factors.[2] Pomegranate has been shown to reduce systolic blood pressure by inhibiting serum angiotension converting enzyme (ACE).[9]
Research suggests that pomegranate juice may be effective against prostate cancer[10][11] and osteoarthritis.[12]
The juice can also be used as an antiseptic when applied to cuts[citation needed].
Researchers at the University of Wisconsin - Madison recently discovered the potential benefits of pomegranate juice in stopping the growth of lung cancer.[13
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MoonGoddess
Reader of Runes
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| Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2007 4:13 am |
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[licks fingers to clear the dark red juice from them] I love them but I always spill and stain my closes. They are definately a good source of Vitamin C.
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are pomigranets good for you?
