A variety
of studies have revealed the positive effects of concentrated pomegranate juice for diabetic patients. The great benefit is its vasoprotective effect and its ability to lower cholesterol
levels. A study from 2006 illustrated that pomegranate juice improved not only
overall blood values, but increased blood sugar and improved cholesterol and fatty acids.
Blood vessels of diabetic patients are of special risk, due to their changed metabolism.
The vasoprotective effect is therefore a huge benefit and advantage of
consuming pomegranate juice. In the
described study, type 2 diabetic
patients drank a daily dose of 50ml concentrated pomegranate
juice for three months. The vasoprotective and
antioxidant effects have been verified through the study. The researchers found that the positive effect is
likely to be caused by special sugar-polyphenol-compounds.
Another
positive effect of pomegranate juice is its impact on the body´s cholesterol
levels. Read our article about The benefits of pomegranate juice on cholesterol levels!. In
short, it has been found that the so called LDL-cholesterol and overall
cholesterol levels of patients were significantly decreased over a period of 8
weeks, when drinking 30ml of pomegranate juice a day.
Dialysis – Reduction of infections and cardiac-circulatory
disorders
Pomegranate
juice can prevent infections and cardiac disorders of dialysis patients. The results were astonishing, as the
likelihood to be admitted to hospital due to infections was decreased by 40%,
the likelihood to be admitted for a second time by 80%. Hospital admission due
to cardiac-circulatory disorders were also significantly reduced.
The results
of many studies have revealed the versatile effects of drinking pomegranate
juice and its ability to improve one´s life quality. However, you should drink small
amounts of pomegranate juice and it Is always advised to ask your doctor for
more information. For the best effects,
consider juice that has a high concentration of pomegranate juice. A good goal
for your diet are to consume at least 500mg of pomegranate polyphenols per day.
Enjoy!