Pomegranate Health Benefits Are INSANE | Benefits of Pomegranate Juice

Pomegranate Health Benefits Are INSANE | Benefits of Pomegranate Juice

The pomegranate is a superfood with insane health benefits. The pomegranate is a fleshy berry and a great source of fiber, Vitamin C & K, iron, and potassium. They are also rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties. Many studies in humans indicate that pomegranates are an excellent defense against several diseases. They also contain the precursor to a powerful “anti-aging” molecule called Urolithin A.

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The most significant source of its antioxidative properties is a chemical called punicalagin – a member of the family of ellagitannins found in the EDIBLE portion of the fruit. When we eat a pomegranate, our gut bacteria convert ellagitannins into Urolithin A.

To understand why Urolithin A slows down the aging process, we need to look at how our muscles age. 90% of our energy stems from microscopic structures in our cells called mitochondria. The cells in your body contain billions of tiny mitochondria. You can think of them as mini-batteries. Our bodies need to repair and sometimes replace defective, damaged, and old mitochondria for our body to work well. When mitochondria are damaged or defective, they self-destruct through a process called mitophagy, and once this happens, your cells make brand new mitochondria. During this process, dysfunctional and toxic elements in our cells are recycled or eliminated.

When we are younger, the mitophagy process happens more often. But when the process of mitophagy slows down, toxins may not be recycled or removed fast enough; this makes our body’s cells age faster, including muscle. Studies on humans and animals reveal that in the elderly, walking slower and poor muscle strength is associated with poor mitochondrial function. Improving mitophagy in older people has been shown to slow muscle strength decline from aging.

Maintaining a regular exercise regimen triggers the production of new mitochondria and boosts energy in our skeletal muscle cells when we age. A study found that Urolithin A promoted mitophagy, produced more mitochondria, and helped improve mitochondrial function in elderly individuals. These effects of Urolithin A mimicked how a regular exercise regimen benefits our muscles and helps us retain energy even when we are older.

Additionally, several rat and animal studies show that Urolithin A increased endurance levels in young and old rats by improving muscle health.

So what does that mean that Urolithin A and exercise combined have an even greater effect? Probably, but this is still an unknown. The effect of Urolithin A on humans is underway, and early results look promising.

Our gut is a collection of digestive organs that includes the stomach, small intestine, large intestine, or colon. There are a hundred trillion bacteria in our digestive systems. Having a diverse range of good bacteria in our gut is extremely healthy, and they are collectively known as gut microbiome or gut flora. Our gut microbiome regulates our immunity, prevents inflammation, fights against diseases, produces important vitamins, helps our body absorb nutrients from our food, and creates and regulates essential hormones. Not only that, but good gut health also affects our sleep, memory, moods, and mental health.

When digested, pomegranates act as a prebiotic. After digesting a pomegranate, some breakdown products include gallic acid, ellagic acid, and glucose. Bacteria in the colon then convert that into something called Urolithin A. So these natural substances keep our gut microbiome healthy – similar to a prebiotic. Prebiotics are fiber-rich plant foods that promote the growth of good bacteria in our gut. Urolithin A promotes the growth of good bacteria like Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli while suppressing harmful bacteria like Clostridia.

However, there’s a catch.
Much of our gut microbiome composition is determined at birth. And many lifestyle factors like smoking, alcohol, a bad diet, and too much exposure to antibiotics can hurt our gut bacteria.

Suppose someone doesn’t have the right gut bacteria to make Urolithin A from ellagitannins. In that case, they cannot access the anti-aging, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties of Urolithin A. More Urolithin A-related studies are underway to determine the benefits of ingesting Urolithin A directly so even people who cannot produce Urolithin A naturally can reap its benefits.

Doctor Mike Hansen, MD
Internal Medicine | Pulmonary Disease | Critical Care Medicine

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[mduduzigama]

My grandma died when I was 14 years old, she was 80. I have never seen her sick. She had a very small yard - 60-90 square metres. In that yard she had a Pomegranate, apricot, plum peach and mulberry trees. It was always a great pleasure to visit her 😍

[GGora]

To us Persians, there’s not a fruit holier and more precious than pomegranate. They are called the fruit of the pardis!

[s.l.]

I juiced the pomegranate seeds for the first time last fall. I practically rolled over in a euphoric high. I have never tasted a juice so delicious in my life. No wonder Solomon incorporated the pomegranate as part of the temple decor as described in the Old Testament. I really just felt closer to God because He knows how healthy this particular fruit was when He created it!

[h.b.p]

I have a pomegranate tree and I’ve been eating it since I was a child. I’m 42 and people often think I’m on my late 20’s or early 30’s. I really do look young.

[socialmediawisdom]

Finally a Doctor that actually knows and discusses the value of good nutrition.

[basildog]

I've been in love with this fruit for decades... Can't live without it. Fascinated by everything, the taste, texture, color, ritual of opening it... And also, I've always been amazed by the inside architecture of this fruit. I think the perfection of its structure reflects well on what you say here. There's something very unique in this fruit.
I love the ones with very sweet light pink seeds... OMG!....
POMEGRANATE FOREVER 🙏☝

[thepeacefulpack]

Not sure if it's related, and it will only apply to women of menopause age - only this was my experience with pomegranate. After one month of everyday heavy bleeding - I began to feel dizzy and knew that I needed help with replenishing my blood count. I'm not a fan of iron pills and prefer to heal as naturally as I can so I wanted to consume foods that naturally build up blood. By sheer coincidence the local grocery store changed out their fresh orange juice with pomegranates. I remembered that this fruit was on the list and bought my first fresh pomegranate juice ever. Well it had miraculous effects. The bleeding stopped immediately and my energy restored within days. I'm not a big fan of the taste only a huge fan of the results. So if you are a woman in need of a blood booster and you might want to consider giving this miraculous fruit a try.

[MelissaLeeNg]

Pomegranates are very easy to grow ...i know, cause daddy landscaped the house w/agriculture including pomegranates. Instead of blossoming red flowers, I’ve got large ruby pomegranate ornaments & hundreds of burgundy jujube fruits that landscapes the front of the house. They not only look nice, you get to eat them too!!

[Watchoutforsnakez]

I have a tree that is off the chain productive. I bought a citrus press from Israel and every year we juice about 8 gallons and freeze it drinking it all year. The tree itself is glorious with shiny leaves, bright Orange trumpet shaped blossoms and right before harvest it’s loaded with massive garnet colored globes. The tree requires virtually no care. Thank you for your work.

[agiulian]

It is so refreshing to see a doctor talk about nutrition for prevention. Kudos❤️

[kennethbyrd]

Unsweetened “pure” blueberry juice,
unsweetened pure pomegranate juice,
unsweetened pure cranberry juice,
and unsweetened pure organic lemon juice is added to my daily water intake to help in reducing inflammation.

[bertas]

Wow. Didn't know I was getting such a health benefit from eating pomegranate seeds. Wanted to add more colorful fruits and veggies to my diet two years ago so I added pomegranates. Fresh pomegranate is not always available. I found frozen pomegranate seeds in the frozen food section. Thanks for the video.

[-lovethesea]

I noticed that every time I eat pomegranate with meal, my blood sugar turns out good, not high.

[dipikalingiahgoodnews]

Am from Guwahati, Assam, India. By God's grace I am eating pomegranates daily and since the last week from morning to afternoon 12 pm, my breakfast includes only pomegranates - 400 grams and bananas - 100 grams and I have been feeling very sprightly and lively!!! Thanks be to our Lord Jesus Christ!!! And doubly thanks to you dear doctor for your informative message.

[roseroa]

In Asia Pomegranate is a daily consumption along with many nutrient base fruits that provides several health benefits. As kids we would pick all the exotic organic fruits from the trees. They were always organic and naturally juicy.

[thebowandbullet]

I love hearing good news about my favouirte fruits. 😊

[m.wangsa]

I know that pomegranate is a healthy fruit but didn't know it had so many benefits thank you doc for this info👍

[donitaforrest]

They are also like nature's scrubby brush cleaning the lining of the intestines & promoting evacuation of the bowels.

[cherylaustin]

Very interesting Dr Hansen. I retired as a certified GI nurse so this was a very informative video. Thank you for sharing all this info to the public!! The one thing I miss the most is the medical talk and all the terminology that is used every day. I enjoy all the info you give to the public and all that we learn from your research.