Health Benefits of Pomegranate

"The pomegranate may have been a rich source of mythic iconography
and spiritual inspiration, but it's nutritional profile is even more
dazzling. Though it's a plentiful source of vitamin C and potassium,
antioxidants are what make this fruit a nutritional powerhouse. Pomegranate
juice contains all three of the major antioxidants-tannins, anthocyanins,
and ellagic acid.
"And if that's not enough, consider this: Pomegranates have been shown
to reduce heart disease, clogged arteries, and hypertension; minimize the
risk of arteriosclerosis and the uptake of LDL "bad" cholesterol; and to
fight skin, colon, and breast cancer. Recent studies have suggested that
pomegranates may delay disease progression in prostate cancer, provide
protection against osteoarthritis, and offer natural relief from symptoms
of menopause. A study conducted by Technion-Israel Institute of Technology
found that pomegranate seed oil triggers apoptosis (destruction) of breast
cancer cells, and that the juice can be toxic to breast cancer cells while
leaving normal breast cells unaffected."

-Amazing Wellness Magazine Early Winter 2010