Abundant research in recent years has demonstrated the health benefits of pomegranate. But until now, most studies involved the consumption of large quantities of pomegranate juice, an inconvenient and calorie-laden remedy. Recent studies however, have demonstrated the safety and effectiveness of pomegranate extract.
A report in the November 2007 issue of Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry described two studies of overweight subjects who were selected because excess abdominal fat has been linked to increased inflammation and oxidative stress. In both cases, a significant decrease in an important measure of oxidative stress, which is strongly linked to cardiovascular events, was noted.
