Help keep inflammation at bay

Inflammation is a natural biological reaction to infection and injury that lasts just a few days. Chronic inflammation, on the other hand, maybe a problem if left untreated - and it's very common nowadays, especially in Westernized countries. Inflammation can contribute to a variety of chronic conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease if it isn't addressed.

Pomegranates may help prevent chronic inflammation, which has been linked to an increased risk of chronic disease. Punicalagins, which have been found to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties in test-tube and animal experiments, are mostly responsible for this. Pomegranate juice has also been shown in human tests to lower inflammation markers in the body. However, more study on how eating fresh pomegranate seeds affects inflammation in humans is still needed.