pomegranate fruits

Delima (pomegranate)

Not only delicious, pomegranate turned out to have many health benefits. There are at least 10 healthy benefits that can be obtained from this pomegranate fruit.

1. Prevent heart disease
   Pomegranates are rich in polyphenols which are antioxidants. This means that pomegranates prevent damage from free radicals in the arterial wall, thus preventing heart disease. This fruit is also able to maintain bad cholesterol levels so that plaque does not occur and causes coronary heart problems.

2. Lower blood pressure
   Pomegranate or also popularly known as pomegranate helps reduce blood pressure by preventing the serum activity of angiotensin-converting enzymes. Pisic acid is a component in pomegranate which helps reduce cholesterol, triglycerides and reduce blood pressure.

3. Prevent cancer
   Starting from prostate cancer, breast cancer, to lung and skin cancer can be prevented by consuming pomegranate. Polyphenol antioxidants in pomegranate help prevent cancer. Studies show that pomegranate juice can inhibit the growth of cancer cells and slowly eradicate them naturally. Some compounds in pomegranate are also capable of being anti-inflammatory.

4. Helps digestion
   You need intake of fiber-rich foods to keep digestion healthy. Eating one pomegranate every day is also good for maintaining fiber intake for the body. One pomegranate can meet the needs of 45 percent of daily fiber intake.

5. Improve the immune system
   Rich in anti-inflammatory compounds, pomegranate is very healthy for those who experience immune system disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis. Pomegranates contain lots of vitamin C which increases the body's immune production so that it avoids infection.

6. Increases libido
   The pomegranate has always been used as a symbol of fertility. According to a study conducted by researchers from Queen Margaret University, a glass of pomegranate juice increases testosterone levels in men and women. That's why pomegranate can also function as an aphrodisiac, increasing libido and sexual stamina.

7. Makes youthful
   Polyphenol compounds in pomegranates are very effective at inhibiting the aging process. That's why regular consumption of pomegranate can make the skin glow and away from wrinkles.

8. Reduce stress levels
   Pomegranate can also reduce your stress levels. According to a study conducted at Queen Margaret University, individuals who drink pomegranate juice have low cortisol levels.

9. Prevent Alzheimer's
   Researchers believe that pomegranate is able to prevent Alzheimer's. Studies conducted by Hartman and his fellow researchers showed that pomegranate juice can reduce amyloid accumulation in the hippocampus by 50 percent. It makes pomegranates considered to improve the condition of Alzheimer's patients.

10. Prevent plaque
    Pomegranate juice can be a choice as a dessert if you have trouble finding mouthwash. Some compounds in pomegranate give a strong antiplaque effect. Studies show that hydroalcoholic extracts from effective pomegranate reduce dental plaque by 84 percent.