Pomegranate, with its characteristic red arils, is a small but mighty superfood. It’s been called an antioxidant superstar since researchers have confirmed that pomegranate has three times the antioxidant power of red wine and green tea.[i] The antioxidant impact in pomegranate comes from compounds known as polyphenols. Pomegranate includes flavonoids (catechin and anthocyanins), condensed tannins, phenolic acids, hydrolysable tannins (punicalagin), alkaloids, and lignans.
From lab studies of pomegranate compounds, scientists have verified that pomegranate has beneficial antioxidant, antidiabetic, antiobesity, anti-hypertensive, and anti-inflammatory properties.[ii],[iii] Isn’t it time to add pomegranate to your healthy routine?
