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Dr. Cherniawski
10/12/2009 4:47 PM
After 1 year of pomegranate juice consumption:
- Atherosclerosis reduced by 35% in patients with severe carotid artery stenosis.
- Antioxidant status increased by 130%.
- Systolic blood pressure reduced by 21%.
- LDL cholesterol reduced by 90% in 6 months.
- Glutathione, the body's primary antioxidant, increased 2.5-fold.
Summary: Just 3 oz. of pomegranate juice consumption per day is enough to decrease thickness of the arteries, lower blood pressure, reduce LDL (bad) cholesterol, and increase antioxidants (anti-aging agents).
Dr. Cherniawski's recommendation: Drink 3 oz. of 100% pomegranate juice everyday. Drink it plain, add it to herbal tea (do not boil or microwave), or mix it into a healthy protein shake which contains 20 grams of undenatured whey protein. For the most benefit, drink the pomegranate protein shake within the first hour of waking.
Reference: Clinical Nutrition June 2004, 23, 423-433.
5 comment(s) so far...
Re: Power of Pomegranate
Hmmm...I'll have to try it! Krogers has them on sale right now, and I know I need to lower my cholesterol. The other benefits certainly wouldn't hurt me either!
Thanks Dr. Cherniawski!
By Laura on
10/13/2009 10:30 AM
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Re: Power of Pomegranate
I've been taking pom. I heard it was good for you but didn't realize all the benefits it had. I will continue taking this.
Thanks Dr Cherniawski
By Telly on
10/13/2009 2:59 PM
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Re: Power of Pomegranate
How exciting!!!! I read an article that said 2 oz of pomegranate juice daily was good in correcting fingernalis that peel, crack, etc.
About 6 wks ago I purchased the juice at Trader Joe's and have been drinking 2 oz daily since then. It is delicious!
Have since found the 100% juice on sale at our local supermarket.
Will now start drinking 3 oz daily.
Thank-you for the info!!
By Connie C. on
10/13/2009 3:08 PM
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Re: Power of Pomegranate
I'm sold! Going to buy Pomegranate juice first thing in the morning. Thanks, Dr. C!
By Jen R. on
10/13/2009 7:02 PM
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Re: Power of Pomegranate
Does Pomegranate juice help the fingernails from peeling and cracking? Iused to wear acrylic nails for years.It has been approx. 2 years now that I have not been wearing acrylics; but, my nails are still breaking,peeling, splitting,cracking....they're very dry. Will Pomegranate juice help this condition to make my nails pretty again?
By Irene Hyde on
1/24/2010 7:18 AM
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