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Jarrow Pomegranate Juice Concentrate - 12 fl. oz. is a highly-concentrated fruit extract derived from the finest California Wonderful Variety pomegranate fruits for optimum antioxidant support. Jarrow Pomegranate Juice Concentrate - 12 fl. oz. provides four times more antioxidant support than the average pomegranate juice. Pomegranate is a popular fruit native to the Middle Eastern regions. It is a rich source of Vitamin C, Vitamin A, Folic Acid, and Potassium. Pomegranate is probably best known for its strong antioxidant properties, topping all other well-known fruits including strawberries and blueberries. The ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) value of pomegranate juice ranks as one of the best sources of antioxidant content.
Apart from antioxidant activity, some of the health benefits associated with pomegranate juice include: cardiovascular health, prostate health, anti-aging effects, healthy cell replication, and anti-inflammatory protection. Most of these health benefits are attributed to various phytochemicals and phytonutrients found in pomegranate including ellagic acid, anthocyanins, flavonoids, tannins, and gallic acid.
Below are some of the positive effects attributed to pomegranate consumption based on recent research.
- Increases good cholesterol levels and lowers bad cholesterol levels
- Promotes macrophage activity
- Supports healthy platelet activity
- Inhibits the activity of angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and promotes proper vascular contraction
- Enhances cellular functions and replication