POMEGRANATE

The pomegranate is a fruit that contains hundreds of edible seeds called arils. They are rich in fiber, vitamins, minerals and bioactive plant compounds, but they also contain some sugar.Pomegranates contain punicalagins and punicic acid, unique substances that are responsible for most of their health benefits.The punicalagins in pomegranate juice have been shown to reduce inflammation, one of the leading drivers of many serious diseases, including cancer and diabetes.Preliminary evidence indicates that pomegranate juice can be useful in men with prostate cancer, potentially inhibiting cancer growth and lowering the risk of death.Laboratory studies suggest that pomegranate extract can help fight breast cancer cells, but human studies are needed.