A native to Southwest Asia, the pomegranate is a fruit-bearing deciduous shrub or small tree growing to between five and eight meters tall.

Like the Acai berry, Pomegranate juice is on of the foods recently researched for its health benefits. Clinical studies shows that pomegranate juice has been shown to be of significant benefit in the prevention of heart disease. A glass of pomegranate juice contains about 40% of the US Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Vitamin C. It also has Vitamin A, E and folic acid in good quantities.

Several studies have shown significant potential health benefits of pomegranate juice. Read on.

Fights Breast Cancer
Studies in Israel show that pomegranate juice destroys breast cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. It may also prevent breast cancer cells from forming.

Prevents Lung Cancer
Studies in mice show that pomegranate juice may inhibit the development of lung cancer.

Slows Prostate Cancer
Studies in mice, Pomegranate juice slows the growth of prostate cancer.

Keeps PSA Levels Stable
In a clinical study, 8 ounces of pomegranate juice per day kept PSA levels stable, reducing the need for further treatment such as chemotherapy or hormone therapy.

Protects the Neonatal Brain
Pomegranate juice may protect the neonatal brain from damage after injury.

Prevents of Osteoarthritis
Pomegranate juice may prevent cartilage deterioration thereby preventing Osteoarthritis.

Protects the Arteries
Pomegranate juice prevents plaque build-up in the arteries and may reverse it’s previous occurrence.

Prevents Alzheimer’s Disease
Pomegranate juice may prevent and slow Alzheimer’s disease.

Lowers Cholesterol Level
It lowers LDL (bad cholesterol) and raises HDL (good cholesterol).

Prevents High Blood Pressure
Drinking pomegranate juice dialy lowers systolic blood pressure by as much as 5 percent.

Provides Dental Protection
Drinking pomegranate juice may be a natural way to prevent dental plaque.