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Pomegranate
Many cultures use pomegranate as a folk medicine for thousands of years. Pomegranate is native to Iran. In the productions of pomegranates Iran ranks first in the world.
Pomegranate juice contains more than 100 phytochemicals. Pomegranate seeds get their vibrant red hue from polyphenols. These chemicals are powerful antioxidants. The antioxidants in the juice and their high concentration are believed to stall the progress of Alzheimer disease and protect memory.
The juice of a single pomegranate has more than 40 percent of your daily requirement of vitamin C. Between the vitamin C and other immune-boosting nutrients like vitamin E, pomegranate juice can prevent illness and fight off infection. In addition to vitamin C and vitamin E, pomegranate juice is a good source of folate, potassium, and vitamin K.
Pomegranate juice recently made a splash when researchers found that it may help stop the growth of prostate cancer cells and can reduce inflammation in the gut and improve digestion.
Pomegranate juice is in the running as the most heart-healthy juice. It appears to protect the heart and arteries.
Drinking pomegranate juice daily may also help lower systolic blood pressure and improve learning and memory.
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