Pomegranate The Fruit of Paradise and Desert

Pomegranate is native to Persia and Mediterranean zone which has been widely used in many countries and cultures especially in west and center of Asia. Nutrient content of pomegranate peel are total solid moisture total sugars reducing sugars protein crude fiber fat content and ash. Fatty acids found in pomegranate seeds are caproic acid punicic acid capric acid lauric acid myristic acid myristoleic acid palmitic acid palmitoleic acid stearic acid linoleic acid and oleic acid. Chemical compounds in pomegranate peels are gallic acid ellagic acid punicalin punicalagin caffeic acid ellagitannins pelletierine alkaloids luteolin kaempferol and quercetin. The most important potential benefits of pomegranate are antioxidant cancer prevention Alzheimer s disease protection reduce inflammation in the gut and improve digestion a powerful anti-inflammatory fruit positively contributes to osteoarthritis and cartilage damage heart-healthy juice may lower systolic blood pressure antiviral effects improve learning and memory a good source for potential fertility aid a traditional remedy for diabetes rich in different vitamins such as vitamin C E K.