SuperFood: Pomegranate

Pomegranate is widely used in the world cuisine both as a beverage and as a condiment, but it has become popular in recent years. It is a fruit that has been used for healing different diseases in the Middle East and Greece for centuries. The form used for healing purpose is concentrated extract and its seed. Pomegranate seed is a multifunctional food supplement that increases consumption rapidly. In holy books, it is described as the fruit of paradise. Some sources even claim that Eve’s fruit to Adam is not apple, but a pomegranate.

The pomegranate seed contains high doses of polyphenolic compounds, tannin and antisionins, the most potent antioxidants known. Antioxidants are our most powerful weapons to protect us from cancer. As long as we live and breathe, oxidants, that is toxic oxygen residues, are formed in our body and they cause both aging and chronic diseases. Antioxidants block these substances to delay aging and prevent the occurrence of chronic degenerative diseases and cancer. There is also antiviral effect of virus killer. It helps to balance cholesterol and sugar, stops diarrhea, strengthens the immune system. Other important components in pomegranate seeds are linoleic and oleic acids.

The cosmetic value of pomegranate seed was also understood due to its antioxidant and stimulant effects on collagen production. Soap and skin care products made from pomegranate seed oil are popular in many countries. These products have skin firming and refreshing properties. Pomegranate seed peeling and masks are getting more popular day by day. Medicinal creams contain pomegranate seed contains herbal estrogen, which helps to reduce the problems seen in menopause. Pomegranate can be consumed fresh or its juice can be consumed. However, pomegranate juice should be produced not only from seeds, but from whole fruit, so that the antioxidant effect of the beverage can be further increased.