What are the benefits of eating pomegranate seeds

Pomegranate Introduction

The pomegranate is shaped like a tumor, with seeds inside the skin. It is harvested and eaten when the fruit is ripe in autumn. It has two flavors, sour and sweet. The bright and eye-catching pomegranate is red like agate and white like crystal, which is very attractive. The pomegranate tastes sweet and slightly sour when eaten fresh, and it is also refreshing and delicious when processed into beverages. Pomegranates are not only nutritious, but also beautiful in shape and color. Pan Yue, a Jin Dynasty poet, wrote in "An Pomegranate Fu" that "pomegranates are the most unique trees in the world and the most famous fruits in the nine continents," "colorful and open, shining and shining, delicious and fragrant." The color, fragrance, taste and shape of the pomegranate are described in a charming way that makes people salivate.

Pomegranate has a long history of cultivation in my country. Currently, there are more than 70 varieties, which are divided into two categories: ornamental and edible. Pomegranate is particularly rich in nutrition, containing a variety of nutrients needed by the human body. The fruit contains vitamin C and B vitamins, organic acids, sugars, proteins, fats, and minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, and potassium. According to analysis, pomegranate fruit contains 17% carbohydrates, 79% water, and 13-17% sugar. The content of vitamin C is 1-2 times higher than that of apples, while the content of fat and protein is relatively low. The fruit is mainly eaten fresh, and can also be made into high-quality beverages.

Benefits of eating pomegranate seeds

Pomegranate seed polyphenol extracts are powerful antioxidants that help improve joint strength and skin elasticity and strengthen arteries, veins and capillaries. Anti-inflammatory effects have also been reported in arthritis and sports injuries. Eye diseases such as diabetic retinopathy (inflammation of the retina due to diabetes) and vision loss may also benefit from it.

1. Enhance capillary activity and strengthen capillary walls

By helping to protect the arterial lining from the buildup of mutants that can cause cardiovascular disease, pomegranate seed polyphenols may help strengthen blood vessel walls and improve circulation, which is especially important for stroke patients, diabetics, arthritis, smokers, women taking oral contraceptives, and those with leg swelling and edema (an abnormal amount of fluid accumulation in the leg tissue).

2. Improve skin smoothness and elasticity

Collagen is the main protein found in the skin and is closely related to skin texture. Pomegranate seed polyphenols can help protect the skin from damage by hydroxyl radicals and collagen-degrading enzymes. This protective effect may help prevent the formation of premature skin wrinkles due to loss of skin elasticity. In many European countries, women take pomegranate seed polyphenols as a supplement to prevent wrinkle formation and help keep the skin smooth and elastic.

3. Reduce diabetic retinopathy and improve vision

Diabetes is prone to cause arterial weakness and can affect the retina. Pomegranate seed polyphenols have been used for many years to treat diabetic retinopathy and improve vision.

4. Reduce varicose veins

By reducing arterial fragility, pomegranate seed polyphenols may help prevent bruising and the possible formation of varicose veins.

5. Helps improve brain function

Pomegranate seed polyphenols may be important for brain function, not only because of their protection of blood vessels, but also because they are one of the few dietary antioxidants that may cross the blood-brain barrier to directly protect brain cells. Strengthening capillaries and other blood vessels may help prevent strokes. Scientists speculate that their protection of brain cells may help preserve memory and reduce the effects of aging. There are signs that even dormant memory may be improved with better circulation and cell nutrition. It is possible that in