By Dr. MercolaPomegranate extract consumption is known to reduce the incidence and severity of collagen-induced arthritis in mice.
More recently, researchers investigated whether pomegranate can also affect disease activity in human patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA), and the results were quite positive.
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In the ancient Ayurveda system of medicine seeds and juice of the pomegranate are considered a tonic for the heart and throat, a bitter-astringent (pitta or fire) and a balance to a diet high in sweet-fatty (kapha or earth) foods.
Pomegranate juice provides roughly 16% of an adult's daily vitamin C requirement in only 100 ml, is a good source of vitamin B5, potassium and polyphenols. (antioxidant) Pomegranates are thought to contain more antioxidants than cranberry juice or green tea and the juice is pleasant to drink.
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