Pomegranate Juice
Many are starting to switch their morning orange juice to pomegranate juice. Why? Very simply, studies have shown that the juice of the pomegranate fruit is the most potent of all when it comes to antioxidants.
Aside from its great taste, pomegranate juice helps our bodies in a number of ways. Studies have shown that pomegranate helps prevent hardening of the arteries as well. This is most commonly known as atherosclerosis. By preventing the buildup of material in our arteries, pomegranate juice also reduces the chances of heart attack and stroke. By switching to pomegranate juice, you’re protecting yourself from heart disease, cholesterol and even stress!
So you may be wondering, what about other natural fruit juices? They’re good for your health as well, but pomegranate tops them all! In a study of other fruit juices such as grape juice, blueberry, orange and even wine, pomegranate juice topped above them all with the highest amount of natural antioxidants. I myself was a daily green tea drinker. But guess what? Pomegranate contains more antioxidants than green tea, too. Simply stated, pomegranate juice contains the high amount of the antioxidants your body needs to stay healthy and strong.
Pomegranate juice also works well as a blood thinner, suggesting that it might be an excellent agent for promoting blood flow to the heart. In addition to reducing plaque in the arteries, it raises good cholesterol and lowers bad cholesterol.
Research has also evaluated the antioxidant nature of pom juice and its potential usefulness in fighting certain forms of cancer. Pom juice has been shown to reduce incidence of both breast and skin cancer. And it has also been shown to slow the growth of prostate cancer in mice.
In terms of the effects of pomegranate juice on osteoarthritis… pom juice acts as an enzyme inhibitor to protect against cartilage damage, when applied directly. It’s hoped that further research will establish a cause and effect relationship between oral ingestion of pom juice and a reduction in in the deterioration of cartilage.
No further studies are required to prove that pomegranate juice it healthy to drink. There are numerous pom juice products available… some quite highly priced because of its high degree of popularity. But it’s likely that the price will continue to come down as market forces find better and cheaper ways of making it available.
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Pomegranates are great and I’d agree with the benefits of the juice that you state in this article. I would recommend people drink it but some people don’t like the taste of just pomegranete. Because of this I recently found a blended juice that contains pomegranates that I have found to be even more effective at helping with my joint pain. It’s called Mona Vie and you can find more about it and buy it like I do from http://www.the-team.biz/mv1008524
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