Pomegranate’s unique and powerful antioxidant called punicalagin has the capacity to provide protection against heart diseases, stroke, and cancer of both heart and prostate. Karimi writes that “PJ gains lots of attractions due to its remedial and preventative roles against prostate cancer. Its ability in inhibiting cell growth and inducing apoptosis has been confirmed” (63). Extracts from the fruit also regulates blood sugar levels, reducing body fat mass, and prevent weight gain, thus indirectly lowering cardiovascular risk. High body fat mass leads to a higher risk of ischemic stroke, a common type that is caused by blockage or constriction of the blood
Pomegranate’s unique and powerful antioxidant called punicalagin has the capacity to provide protection against heart diseases, stroke, and cancer of both heart and prostate. Karimi writes that “PJ gains lots of attractions due to its remedial and preventative roles against prostate cancer. Its ability in inhibiting cell growth and inducing apoptosis has been confirmed” (63). Extracts from the fruit also regulates blood sugar levels, reducing body fat mass, and prevent weight gain, thus indirectly lowering cardiovascular risk. High body fat mass leads to a higher risk of ischemic stroke, a common type that is caused by blockage or constriction of the blood