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Pomegranates help protect your body's cells from free radicals, which cause premature aging. In simple words, pomegranate juice pumps the level of oxygen in your blood. A comprehensive meta-analysis of data from eight randomized controlled trials supported a role for pomegranate juice in a heart-healthy diet.
"The impact of fruit polyphenols on cardiovascular mortality is of considerable public health importance and would help to inform policy on recommendations of the types of fruits to be consumed for cardiovascular protection," the researchers wrote in their study, published in the journal Pharmacological Research.
Pomegranates are especially high in polyphenols, a form of antioxidant purported to help reduce the risk of cancer and heart disease. In fact, pomegranate juice, which contains health-boosting tannins, anthocyanins, and ellagic acid, has higher antioxidant activity than green tea and red wine.
