Studies have suggested that pomegranates can protect your heart in many ways, including lowering blood pressure and reducing blood sugar levels. Pomegranates have a good amount of polyphenol compounds called punicalagins or ellagitannins. These antioxidants help prevent your artery walls from thickening as well as lower the buildup of cholesterol and plaque. Pomegranate juice also has high amounts of plant pigments called anthocyanins and anthoxanthins that support good heart health.
Atherosclerosis, the buildup of cholesterol and fats in the arteries, is a common cause of heart disease. Pomegranate juice may help reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol — “bad” cholesterol” — that clogs arteries. It can also increase high-density lipoprotein cholesterol — “good” cholesterol” — which lowers the risk of strokes and heart attacks.
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