Have antimicrobial properties

Pomegranate compounds may help in the battle against dangerous microbes such as bacteria, fungi, and yeast. For example, both older and newer research shows that they may protect your mouth's health by targeting unwanted oral germs that might become harmful when overgrown, such as those that cause bad breath and lead to tooth decay.

Pomegranate compounds also demonstrated antibacterial effects against Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria found in moist environments that can cause serious illness if ingested, according to one test-tube research. Gingivitis, periodontitis, and denture stomatitis are all caused by infections and inflammation in the oral cavity, and pomegranate's antibacterial and antifungal properties can help.