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Pomegranate Extract contain high levels of antioxidant polyphenols called punicosides, compounds that scavenge free radicals in the blood, capillaries and heart, promoting new cell growth and helping to maximize immune function.

Oral ingestion of pomegranate extract reduces the production of chemicals that cause inflammation suggests a study published in BioMed Central's open access Journal of Inflammation. The findings indicate that pomegranate extract may provide humans with relief of chronic inflammatory conditions.

Researchers explained that pomegranate extracts, which incorporate the major antioxidants found in pomegranates, namely, ellagitannins, have been developed as botanical dietary supplements to provide an alternative convenient form for consuming the bioactive polyphenols found in pomegranate juice.

A pomegranate ellagitannin-enriched polyphenol extract was prepared for dietary supplement use and evaluated in two pilot clinical studies. Study 1 was designed for safety assessment in 64 overweight individuals with increased waist size. The subjects consumed either one or two pomegranate ellagitannin-enriched polyphenol extract capsules per day providing 710 milligrams or 1,420 milligrams of extracts, respectively, and placebo.

There was evidence of antioxidant activity through a significant reduction in thiobarbituric acid reactive substances linked with cardiovascular disease risk.

A seperate, 4-week study on 32 healthy volunteers, performed at The Ohio State University, showed that a mouthwash containing 33 mg of POMELLA used thrice daily significantly benefited measures related to saliva bacterial growth, cell injury, and antioxidant status. A placebo rinse did not significantly affect any of these markers.

"The study indicates that the antibacterial, antioxidant, and cell-protective effects of POMELLA(R) Extract shown in previous clinical research may have significant potential for natural oral care applications," said Blake Ebersole, Technical Director of Verdure Sciences.

So weighing all that in, it sounds like there are indeed many benefits to having a bit of pomegranate extract in your daily diet. And, if you're like me, it tastes very yummy so what's the harm?

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Labels: Inflammation, pomegranate, vitamins