Blood pressure Quote by Joel Fuhrman
““Pomegranates inhibit breast cancer, prostate cancer, colon cancer, and leukemia, and prevent vascular changes that promote tumor growth in lab animals.55 2. Pomegranates inhibit angiotensin-converting enzymes and naturally lower blood pressure. (Angiotensin, as you may recall, is a hormone that promotes angiogenesis.)56 3. The potent antioxidative compounds in pomegranates reverse atherosclerosis and reduce excessive blood clotting and platelet clumping, factors that can lead to heart attacks and strokes.57 4. Pomegranates have estrogen-like compounds that stimulate serotonin and estrogen receptors, improving symptoms of depression and helping build bone mass in lab animals.58 5. Pomegranates reduce tissue damage in those with kidney problems, reduce the incidence of infections, and prevent serious infections.59 6. Lastly but impressively, pomegranates improve heart health. Heart patients with severe carotid artery blockages were given a daily dose of less than an ounce of pomegranate juice for a year. Not only did their blood pressure decrease by over 20 percent, but there was a 30 percent reduction in atherosclerotic plaque.60””
About This Quote
Source Research Review: Nutrition and Disease Prevention, 2015
Pomegranates contain compounds that may protect against various cancers, lower blood pressure, improve heart health, and support mental and bone health.
In simple terms: Pomegranates have many health benefits.
Include pomegranates in a balanced diet.
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When to use this quote
- diet planning
- supplementation
- clinical research
- public health advice
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Questions to Reflect On
- Should you rely on pomegranates alone for disease prevention?
- How can you integrate them into everyday meals?
Evidence is mostly from animal studies; human trials are limited.