WINTER FRUIT, ANTIOXIDANT AND VITAMIN STORE POMEGRANE
61.8% of pomegranate production in Turkey is Mediterranean, 23.3% is Aegean and 9.1% is Aegean. It is also made in the Southeastern Anatolia Region. The province where the most pomegranate is produced is Antalya. There are about 50 varieties of pomegranate, varying in color from light pink to dark red, and in taste from sweet to sour. It is easy to store and transport as a winter fruit.
Pomegranate, which is rich in vitamins and minerals, is of great importance for human health. In this context, this type of fruit has many effects on human health, especially providing protection against cancer, treatment of cardiovascular diseases and balancing cholesterol and sugar levels. Pomegranate; It is very rich in folic acid, potassium, phosphorus, iron, vitamin C and fiber. Pomegranate, whose antioxidant content is three times more than green tea, helps increase body resistance by strengthening cell renewal, growth and the immune system. It protects against cancer with its antioxidant properties.
BENEFITS
It has nutritional properties.
It contains vitamins and In terms of minerals, 1 medium-sized pomegranate provides the daily need for vitamin C and folate.
It has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Chronic inflammation; It is one of the causes of many diseases such as heart disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's. Punicalagin is a powerful anti-inflammatory thanks to its antioxidant properties.
It contains extremely powerful antioxidants.
Punicalagin and punicic acid found in pomegranate are extremely powerful antioxidants. Punicalagins are found in pomegranate juice and peel. It contains 3 more antioxidants than green tea and red wine. Punicic acid is also known as pomegranate seed oil and is the essential fatty acid in pomegranate seeds.
It is preventive against prostate and breast cancer.
Laboratory studies have shown that pomegranate extract slows down the proliferation of cancer cells and can even kill cancer cells.
It balances high blood pressure (hypertension).
In a study, A significant decrease in blood pressure was observed when people with hypertension consumed 150 ml of pomegranate juice per day for two weeks.
It is effective in arthritis and joint pain.
Components in pomegranate It can help treat arthritis because it has anti-inflammatory effects. According to laboratory studies, pomegranate extract has shown that it relieves joint pain in people suffering from arthritis.
It reduces your risk of heart disease.
The punicic acid contained in pomegranate prevents heart disease. It can help protect.
Its effectiveness in the treatment of erectile dysfunction is being investigated.
Pomegranate juice, erectile dysfunction. It has been associated with the reduction of symptoms.
It is effective in bacterial and fungal infections.
The components in pomegranate help fight harmful microorganisms. In particular, it has antibacterial and antiviral properties that can be beneficial against common gum diseases and yeast infections.
It helps improve memory.
Research has shown that pomegranate improves memory, Alzheimer's disease. It has been proven to be effective against the disease and prevent memory loss after surgery.
Improves exercise performance.
Pomegranate is rich in nitrates that improve exercise performance. A study on 19 athletes running on a treadmill showed that one gram of pomegranate extract 30 minutes before exercise significantly increased blood flow, reduced fatigue, and increased exercise efficiency
Read: 0
