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.