Pomegranate juice has come into popularity the last few years and more people are drinking it for its health benefits. One good reason to consume this healthy drink for women, is that studies have shown it may help prevent breast cancer from forming and even destroys bad cells, while leaving healthy ones alone. It may have the same effect for lung cancer by preventing the diseases development. It also has shown to slow prostate cancer in studies done on mice. In men who underwent treatment for prostate cancer, pomegranate juice helps to keep PSA levels stable, reducing the need for further treatment. Other studies have shown that pomegranate juice protects the neonatal brain from damage after an injury and also helps in preventing osteoarthritis. It may also slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease by reducing the amyloid plaque buildup and aids mental functioning. It also prevents plaque from building up in the arteries and may reverse plaque buildup.
People who are looking to lower their cholesterol should drink pomegranate juice because it lowers LDL (bad cholesterol) and raises HDL (good cholesterol). Drinking 1.7 ounces of this juice per day will help lower systolic blood pressure by as much as 5 percent. Pomegranate juice can be found in most local grocery stores and health food shops, but make sure it is 100 percent juice to get the needed benefits. It can also be purchased online in powder form, which may be more cost effective depending on pricing in your area.
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