29/11/2004 - Researchers in Britain are to test whether drinking pomegranate juice can prevent blood vessel damage and help to protect against heart disease.
Israeli scientists have previously demonstrated that the fruit juice, taken daily, prevented the thickening of arteries in the neck (Clin Nutr. 2004 Jun;23(3):423-33).
The new trials at Hammersmith hospital in London will focus on people with healthy arteries to find out whether the juice could be an effective prevention measure against heart disease.
"Preliminary studies suggest that pomegranate juice may contain almost three times the total antioxidant ability compared to the same quantity of green tea or red wine," said cardiologist Dr Richard Bogle.
Pomegranates contain polyphenols, tannins and anthocyanins, all thought to help fight disease. Extracts of the fruit are also being researched for the cancer-fighting properties.
In other studies at the Rambam Medical Center in Haifa, the juice of the fruit was found to slow down cholesterol oxidation by almost half, and reduce the retention of LDL.
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Israeli scientists have previously demonstrated that the fruit juice, taken daily, prevented the thickening of arteries in the neck (Clin Nutr. 2004 Jun;23(3):423-33).
The new trials at Hammersmith hospital in London will focus on people with healthy arteries to find out whether the juice could be an effective prevention measure against heart disease.
"Preliminary studies suggest that pomegranate juice may contain almost three times the total antioxidant ability compared to the same quantity of green tea or red wine," said cardiologist Dr Richard Bogle.
Pomegranates contain polyphenols, tannins and anthocyanins, all thought to help fight disease. Extracts of the fruit are also being researched for the cancer-fighting properties.
In other studies at the Rambam Medical Center in Haifa, the juice of the fruit was found to slow down cholesterol oxidation by almost half, and reduce the retention of LDL.
www.nutraingredients.com
Youth Builder increases hydration in the dermal layer of the skin that reduces fine lines and wrinkles by 34%, and increases skin elasticity by 18% with a unique blend of Glucosamine and Amino Acids, which are essential to healthy collagen and elastin formation. Wet Suit strengthens cell membranes and locks in cellular water by supplying phosphatidylcholine, the building block for lecithin, which makes up the cell membrane, and encourages the maintenance of water levels. Also contained in Wet Suit are Gamma Linoleic Acid, Essential Fatty Acids, antioxidants and anti-inflammatories to reduce inflammation and free radicals that cause water loss. Pomphenol Sunguard, the first supplement ever created, with pure pomegranate extract that contains an antioxidant-rich, protective formula, serves as an environmental defense booster increasing the SPF of topical sunscreens by up to 25%. In addition, pomegranate extract is studied worldwide for its benefits as an anti-cancer agent.
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jagger - am Dienstag, 30. November 2004, 16:01 - Rubrik: News Pomegranate
