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1. Mencegah kanser dan penyakit hati:

The pomegranate is a nutrient dense food source rich in phytochemical compounds. Pomegranates contain high levels of flavonoids and polyphenols, potent antioxidants offering protection against heart disease and cancer. A glass of pomegranate juice has more antioxidants than red wine, green tea, blueberries, and cranberries. //\

Pomegranate health benefits has been found to be helpful in preventing the occurrence of breast cancer as in the case of prostate cancer, and here in this case, researchers from Israel have found them to aid in reducing the cancerous cells in the breast region. Meanwhile, these active ingredients in the pomegranate juice extracts leave the healthy cells unharmed and further research is quite promising in aiding to reduce radiation and chemotherapies that can destroy the healthy cells as well.//\

2. Menurunkan kolesterol, tekanan darah dan memulihkan atherosclerosis (hati tersumbat)

Amazing Clinical Results
This fantastic little fruit recently made its way back into the news after some spectacular clinical results. Here’s what you need to know:

Compounds found only in pomegranates called punicalagins are shown to benefit the heart and blood vessels. Punicalagins are the major component responsible for pomegranate’s antioxidant and health benefits. They not only lower cholesterol, but also lower blood pressure and increase the speed at which heart blockages (atherosclerosis) melt away.

Recent medical research studied heart patients with severe carotid artery blockages. They were given an ounce of pomegranate juice each day for a year. Not only did study participants’ blood pressure lower by over 20 percent, but there was a 30 percent reduction in atherosclerotic plaque. Just as astounding, participants who did not take the pomegranate juice saw their atherosclerotic plaque increase by 9 percent.¹

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Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like material that is found in various parts of the body.

LDL cholesterol is called "bad" cholesterol. LDL lipoprotein deposits cholesterol on the artery walls, causing the formation of a hard, thick substance called cholesterol plaque. Over time, cholesterol plaque causes thickening of the artery walls and narrowing of the arteries, a process called atherosclerosis. It will then develop coronary heart disease.

Compounds found only in pomegranates called punicalagins are shown to benefit the heart and blood vessels. Punicalagins are the major component responsible for pomegranate's antioxidant and health benefits. They not only lower cholesterol, but also lower blood pressure and increase the speed at which heart blockages (atherosclerosis) melt away.

Recent medical research studied heart patients with severe carotid artery blockages. They were given an ounce of pomegranate juice each day for a year. Not only did study participants' blood pressure lower by over 12 percent, but there was a 30 percent reduction in atherosclerotic plaque. Just as astounding, participants who did not take the pomegranate juice saw their atherosclerotic plaque increase by 9 percent.

3. Mencegah serangan jantung dan strok:

In other studies, potent antioxidant compounds found in pomegranates have shown to reduce platelet aggregation and naturally lower blood pressure, factors that prevent both heart attacks and strokes.²//\

In an article published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2000, researchers detailed an experiment in which healthy adult men and unhealthy mice consumed pomegranate juice daily.

After two weeks, the healthy men experienced increased antioxidant levels, which resulted in a ninety percent drop in LDL cholesterol oxidation. LDL cholesterol refers to bad cholesterol. Oxidation of LDL will cause inflammation in blood arteries that leads to heart attack or stroke.

In the mice, "oxidation of LDL by peritoneal macrophages was reduced by up to 90% after pomegranate juice consumption."

4. Mencegah kanser payu dara, kanser prostat, kanser kolon, leukemia

 Not only are pomegranates good for your heart and blood vessels but they have been shown to inhibit breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, leukemia and to prevent vascular changes that promote tumor growth in lab animals.³ Several in vitro studies have shown this remarkable anti-cancer effect. Additional studies and clinical trials currently taking place are hopeful to reveal this fascinating effect on humans.

Also of note, pomegranate juice contains phytochemical compounds that stimulate serotonin and estrogen receptors, improving symptoms of depression and increasing bone mass in lab animals.//\

A peer-reviewed study showed that men who had undergone surgery or radiation therapy for prostate cancer could significantly slow the increase of prostate specific antigen when they consumed a glass of pomegranate juice daily.

Antigen is a substance that evokes the production of one or more antibodies in your body and boost your body immune system against diseases.//\

5. Osteoporosis  dan depression

May have benefits to relieve or protect against depression and osteoporosis.

6. Alzheimer's

The human body contains free radicals, which are unstable molecules that can damage DNA and cell membranes. This most often leads to cancer and other diseases such as Alzheimer's. Antioxidants fight these free radicals and prevent these diseases. Eating pomegranates, which contain antioxidants such as polyphenols, tannins and anthocyanins, can therefore lower a person's risk of cancer, Alzheimer's and premature aging.

7. Osteoarthritis

In addition to antioxidants, pomegranates contain an element that combats the enzyme that eats away at cartilage. This delays the onset of osteoarthritis. The fruit also contains anti-inflammatory qualities which would treat the disease after onset. Recent studies also should that eating pomegranates can increase libido in both men and women.//\