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Pomegranates contain punicalagins and ellagic acid.

Research suggests that pomegranate may be beneficial for artherosclerosis, heart disease, osteoarthritis and prostate cancer.

Resources:
“Punica granatum (pomegranate) and its potential for prevention and treatment of inflammation and cancer.” J Ethnopharmacol. 2007
“Cholesterol-lowering effect of concentrated pomegranate juice consumption in type II diabetic patients with hyperlipidemia.” Int J Vitam Nutr Res. 2006
“Polyphenols from green tea and pomegranate for prevention of prostate cancer.” Free Radic Res. 2006
“Prostate cancer prevention through pomegranate fruit.” Cell Cycle. 2006
“Effects of pomegranate juice consumption on myocardial perfusion in patients with coronary heart disease.” Am J Cardiol. 2005
“Pomegranate juice consumption for 3 years by patients with carotid artery stenosis reduces common carotid intima-media thickness, blood pressure and LDL oxidation.” Clin Nutr. 2004
“Pomegranate juice consumption inhibits serum angiotensin converting enzyme activity and reduces systolic blood pressure.” Atherosclerosis 2001
“Punica granatum L. extract inhibits IL-1beta-induced expression of matrix metalloproteinases by inhibiting the activation of MAP kinases and NF-kappaB in human chondrocytes in vitro.” J Nutr. 2005

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