In my opinion the commercially available red drink powder supplements are great. They are very convenient, affordable, and loaded with nutritional value with phytonutrients. Additionally, they don’t have sugar (this is huge).
However, there are other options or ways to consume the pomegranate for better cardiovascular health, such as drinking concentrated pomegranate juice. I like the POMS brand because it is widely available at most grocery stores, including Sam’s Club and Cosco.
Below are some of the benefits of drinking pomegranate juice daily:
- it is high in antioxidants and phytonutrients, such as punicalagins that help with reducing oxidative stress in the body.
- may help to reduce inflammation. Remember, when a person is under a lot of stress, inflammation may occur in the heart and can cause problems in your arteries.
- may improve blood pressure.
- may improve cholesterol profile.
- and, it may improve in blood vessel function and may enhance the body’s ability to produce nitric oxide (NO).
Drinking pomegranate juice is not a remedy to heart disease or a treatment after experiencing a heart attack. Always follow the directives of your doctor and take the prescribed medications, if necessary.
Another tip is to be aware of the sugar content in pomegranate juice, especially if you are diabetic or have high levels of blood sugar. On average, there’s around 34 grams of sugar per serving (8 ounces). The solution is to dilute it with water and drink in moderation.
Another convenient option is to take a daily supplement. The best one I have researched is is by Life Extension (In my opinion, one of the top 5 supplement companies in the world), with a product called “Pomegranate Complete.” The main reasons why I take this supplement every day are because it contains all of the above-mentioned benefits of drinking pomegranate juice, contains the extracts from the fruit, flower and seed (not just the fruit), and supports your metabolic health by not having any sugar. Additionally, it contains the polyphenol equivalent of a large amount of pomegranate juice in just one tablet. The cost is under $20 per month supply. BTW, I don’t make any money promoting Life Extension or any type of affiliate marketing relationship with them.
And finally, just go out and buy a fresh pomegranate at your local grocery store. The main advantages in addition to items listed above are that the fresh fruit has fiber, live enzymes (good for your digestive system), and tastes delicious!
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