What are pomegranates good for? Researchers report that they are rich in antioxidants that can keep bad LDL cholesterol from oxidizing (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, May 2000). This degradation of LDL seems to be an initial step in the development of atherosclerosis. In addition, pomegranate juice, like aspirin, can help keep blood platelets from clumping together to form unwanted clots.
Pomegranate juice tested higher in overall phenolic content and antioxidant activity than red wine, concord grape, blueberry and orange juices, a study found by Dr David Heber of the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA said pomegranate juice ranked higher than other beverages that have recently found touted as containing superior levels of antioxidants such as acai juice and white and green teas. The antioxidant potency composite index of pomegranate juice was at least 20 percent greater than any other beverages included in the study.
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