Support digestive health

Digestive health, which is mostly determined by your gut bacteria, is strongly linked to overall health, according to both old and new research. As a result, it's essential to take care of your digestive system, and pomegranate can help.

Pomegranate has anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects that are mostly due to its ellagic acid content, according to some older and newer animal studies. Pomegranate has also been shown in test tubes to boost levels of beneficial gut bacteria such as Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, meaning that it may have prebiotic properties. Prebiotics are compounds, generally fibers, that serve as fuel for the healthy bacteria in your digestive tract, also known as probiotics. Prebiotics supports the growth of these bacteria, resulting in a healthy gut microbiome. Pomegranate arils are very high in fiber, with about 3.5 grams per 1/2 cup (87 gram) serving. Constipation, hemorrhoids, colon cancer, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and diverticulitis are some of the digestive conditions that fiber can help prevent.