Pomegranate Juice Prevents The Accumulation Of Fat Around The Waist
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August 08, 2022
Pomegranate juice lowers blood levels of fatty acids known as non-esterified or free fatty acids (FFA) ...
Pomegranate juice is known to be good for the heart, reduces the risk of cancer and even increases sexual activity.
Recent studies on the beneficial properties of pomegranate show that regular consumption of the juice of this fruit can help combat the age-related changes that occur in the body with advancing age, writes The Daily Mail.
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have found pomegranate juice lowers blood levels of fatty acids known as non-esterified or free fatty acids (FFA).
It is the non-esterified fatty acids that cause fat deposits in the abdomen and around the internal organs (visceral obesity).
The specialists conducted an experimental study with 24 men and women, who took 500 ml daily for a month. pomegranate juice
The results obtained after the experimental period showed that in more than 50% of the volunteers the amount of adipose tissue in the abdomen and hips decreased.
In addition, almost 90% had lower blood pressure and therefore a reduced risk of heart attack, stroke and kidney failure.
Pomegranate is rich in tannins, which are due to its tart taste. The sweet taste of the fruit is due to the high content, up to 20%, of monosaccharides - fructose, glucose and sucrose.
In addition to being extremely rich in antioxidants, pomegranate juice contains up to 378 mg of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, sodium, iron, as well as aluminum, silicon, chromium, nickel and copper, as well as vitamins C, B6, B12 and E. .