Pomegranate
Latin Name: Punica Granatum
Other Names: Anardana, Dadim, Dadima, Delima
Pomegranate is a fruit contains cluster of juicy, gem-like seeds that is pack with various nutrients, including fibre, vitamin C, vitamin K, folate and potassium.
Pomegranate contains two main polyphenols that are beneficial to health: punicalagins and ellagic acids. Both these components are well-known for their potent antioxidant and anti-inflammation capacities that help to promote health in several ways, including maintain heart health, manage joint pain associated with arthritis, maintain brain health, and enhance immunity.
Studies also proposed that drinking pomegranate juice every day helps to lower the risk of prostate cancer, through its mechanism to suppress the growth and prevent the spread of cancer cells.
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