Have you heard? Lately, everyone from your doctor to Oprah has been talking about the healing power of the pomegranate fruit and its juice. To some, this is no surprise. Those familiar with ancient cultures and even popular myths and legends know that the pomegranate’s power has been revered and respected for thousands of years. Today, people from all over the world are experiencing amazing health improvements as a result of drinking just an ounce or two of pomegranate juice each day. But what is it about pomegranate juice that causes these benefits? And more importantly, will drinking pomegranate juice help you with your health problems? Keep reading and find out!
What Makes Pomegranate Juice So Powerful?
Pomegranate juice contains a very high concentration of antioxidants. In fact, the pomegranate packs more of an antioxidant punch than any other natural substance in the world – an estimated 3X more than red wine, orange juice, blueberry juice, cranberry juice, green tea, or Noni juice. But what exactly are antioxidants? Most people are just now starting to understand what antioxidants are, and the importance of them within the human body. Truth is, antioxidants are extremely important because they guard our bodies against free radical damage. Free radicals are molecules that can cause premature aging, heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and even cancer.
What are the Most Common Benefits of Drinking Pomegranate Juice?
When your body lacks antioxidants, a wide variety of health problems can occur. For this reason, people seem to experience a wide variety of benefits from drinking pomegranate juice regularly. But there are several benefits that are reported more often than others. Have you ever heard the pomegranate referred to as the “heart-healthy” fruit? Studies show that drinking pomegranate juice can reduce artherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, by 30%. What this means for you is a much lower risk of future heart problems, as well as faster recovery from past and current heart problems. My mother has experienced the effects of pomegranate juice on the heart in a very noticeable way. She has always had problems in the past with an irregular heart beat, which, as you may know, can be very frightening. Last month, I suggested that she start drinking a special kind of pomegranate juice. She started drinking 1 oz. every morning and evening, and since then, she hasn’t experienced even a single episode. Her heartbeat is regular and smooth, just as it should be.
Drinking pomegranate juice regularly can also relieve hypertension (high blood pressure), reduce systolic blood pressure, and lower LDL – bad cholesterol. Oh…and do you remember me saying that free radicals can cause premature aging? Since antioxidants protect our bodies against free radical damage, it can be assumed that drinking pomegranate juice will actually slow down the aging process and keep you looking younger, longer. Maybe there is a fountain of youth after all!
While there is a wide range of other benefits people experience from drinking pomegranate juice, these are the most commonly reported. By now, it should make perfect since to you why everyone is talking about it! I hope that as a result of discovering these pomegranate juice benefits, you’ll consider giving pomegranate juice a try, and even more importantly, start drinking it every day. After all, who doesn’t want to live a longer, healthier life?