Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Why pomegranates are good for your joints

Pomegranate, biologically called Ponica granatum L. is one of those rare tropical fruits that has been defined as an antioxidant becuase it can prevent the free radicals from causing havoc in our bodies.Pomegranate is high in antioxidants, and there is lots of evidence that inflammation plays an important role in joint problems.




As Vitamin C and Ellagic Acid are antioxidants in Pomegranate research leads to show us that these antioxidants may in fact mop up the molecules that add oxygen to our cells and thus change their biological functions.(Ellagic Acid, a powerful antioxidant, is also found in nuts, seeds and other berries).


What this means is that by mopping up those oxygen molecules, the rightful elements in the joints are being preserved and therefore a healthy joint can rest.Therefore as free radicals are being decreased and thus factors which destroy them are being increased, more healthy joints can become prevalent