Re: Pomegranate - anyone tried this fruit?

December 15, 2005

this is a link to a VERY interesting article about the healing

powers/potentials of the pomegranate....which interestingly enough,

grows here in the phoenix area.........

kathie

>

> A friend yesterday gave me some pomegranate to try - she gets it

> regularly as her husband is from Bangladesh. I had just a spoonful

> yesterday, and last night all of my symptoms came back. Feeling

better

> today, I put some on some oatmeal. Within an hour I had a headache

and

> feel sort of hot inside. I'm thinking wow, this stuff must be a very

> potent antioxidant. Does anyone know anything about this fruit?

> Cherie

>

December 15, 2005

Yes, it is a very powerful antioxidant. Here is a bit of information from

the Pom Wonderful website.

Kenda

Antioxidants

The Importance

Better Antioxidants

Cardiovascular Health

Heart Health

Nitric Oxide

Real Studies

Cancer

Aging

Glossary

POM Glossary

ACE - ACE stands for angiotensin-converting enzyme. By splitting proteins,

these enzymes convert angiotensin I into angiotensin II, a substance that

increases salt and water in the body and leads to high blood pressure, a

real no-no. ACE inhibitors make blood vessels relax, helping to lower blood

pressure and allowing more oxygen-rich blood to reach the heart. Research

shows POM Wonderful reduced ACE by 36% in ten elderly patients with high

blood pressure after drinking an 8 oz. glass a day for only 2 weeks and also

lowered their systolic blood pressure by 5%. 11

Anthocyanins - Naturally occurring polyphenolic compounds give many fruits,

vegetables and plants their bright colors. Originally derived from two Greek

words meaning plant and blue, anthocyanins are what make eggplants purple

and pomegranates red. Many of the antioxidant characteristics in plants are

due largely to anthocyanins. In fact, the darker, more deeply red and blue

fruits usually have higher values of antioxidants; the rich, red pomegranate

is absolutely loaded. 1

Atherosclerosis - Often called hardening of the arteries, atherosclerosis

starts when oxidized cholesterol and other substances build up in the inner

lining of an artery. The build-up is called plaque. Damage occurs when the

plaque reduces the blood¹s flow or when the plaque ruptures and causes blood

clots. When a blood vessel that feeds the heart is blocked, it may cause a

heart attack. If it blocks a vessel feeding the brain, it may cause a

stroke. Naturally, the less plaque, the better. And that¹s where POM

Wonderful comes in. A pilot study of 19 elderly patients with

atherosclerosis showed that an 8 oz. glass a day may reduce plaque build-up

in the arteries by up to 30%. 12

Antioxidants - Antioxidants are free radical scavengers, neutralizing them

before they get a chance to do harm to your body. They get their name from

their ability to inhibit oxidation. There are lots of different substances

we call antioxidants, including many vitamins and minerals. Of course, not

all antioxidants are created equal, and some of the most powerful,

polyphenol antioxidants, are found in great abundance in pomegranate juice.

Which is why we call POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice, ³The Antioxidant

Superpower². 1

Carotid IMT - A stroke occurs when an adequate flow of blood to the brain is

disrupted. The most common cause of this disruption is a narrowing or

blockage of the carotid artery caused by the accumulation of plaque in the

artery walls. 8 The carotid arteries are the main blood supply to the brain.

The intima-media thickness (IMT) of the carotid arteries is a common way to

measure how much plaque is lining the artery walls. The less, of course, the

better.

Ellagic Acid - A naturally occurring phenolic compound phytochemical found

in many fruits and vegetables, with levels much higher in berries and

pomegranates than in apples, pears or walnuts.

Free Radicals - Free radicals are atoms or molecules in your body with an

unpaired electronŠmaking them highly unstable. Because electrons normally

come in pairs, the free radicals collide with other molecules in an attempt

to steal an electron, and may start a chain reaction, wreaking havoc on your

DNA and cells and leading to all kinds of diseases. Free radical scavengers,

or antioxidants, bind with the free radicals before they can do their

damage. And POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice has more antioxidants than other

beverages you can buy. 1

HDL/LDL - High-density lipoprotein, or HDL cholesterol, is called ³good²

cholesterol because scientists believe it removes cholesterol from the

blood, thereby reducing your risk of heart disease. You want your HDL count

to be ³high² and your LDL count to be ³low.² Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL

cholesterol, carries the majority of cholesterol through the blood stream.

In order for cholesterol to travel through your blood (cholesterol can¹t

dissolve in water or blood), it¹s coated with a layer of protein to make

lipoprotein. Larger, less dense and less stable than HDL cholesterol, LDL

may oxidize if attacked by free radicals and build-up on the walls of your

arteries. This plaque may narrow the arteries, reduce blood flow or rupture,

leading to heart disease or stroke. Which is why LDL cholesterol is known as

the ³bad² cholesterol. 8

Hypertension - Also called high blood pressure, it¹s a major cause of damage

to the arteries, heart and kidneys and may lead to atherosclerosis and

stroke. 8 When your blood vessels are narrow and filled with plaque, it¹s

harder for blood to flow through them and pressure against your artery wall

increases. This may cause high blood pressure.

Nitric Oxide - Produced by several different kinds of cells and present in

all humans and most animals, nitric oxide functions as a signaling molecule

that tells the body to make blood vessels relax and widen. Nitric oxide

controls our blood pressure, giving us more blood when we¹re exercising and

reducing the flow of blood when we¹re at rest. Since heart attacks happen

when the blood can¹t flow through the blood vessels to the heart, we of

course want to encourage lots of nitric oxide in our bodyŠit may help by

relaxing the blood vessels, allowing them to open and increasing blood flow.

10

Oxidation - When those unstable free radicals ³borrow² an electron from a

normal cell in your body, the process is called oxidation. It¹s the same

process as when metal rustsŠor a cut up apple turns brown. Yuck. Free

radicals cause oxidation inside your body which is why you want plenty of

antioxidantsŠor compounds that inhibit chemical reactions with oxygen. You

know, like POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice. 3

Phytochemicals - Phytochemicals is simply a word that means ³plant

chemicals.² Once, researchers attributed the health promoting affects of

plants to their numerous vitamins, minerals and fibers. More recently,

however, researchers have discovered that the many other chemical compounds

in plants also provide benefits to humans when consumed. Phytochemicals

provide plants with protection from the environmental challenges they face,

such as ultraviolet light. When we consume plants rich in phytochemicals,

they seem to protect us as well. Some researchers estimate that up to 40,000

different phytochemicals will someday be fully catalogued and understood.

Polyphenols are a class of phytochemicals that are particularly rich in

antioxidants and plentiful in POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice. 1

Plaque - Atherosclerosis occurs when fat, cholesterol and other substances

accumulate in the walls of the arteries and form plaque. Eventually, plaque

may erode the walls of the artery, diminish its elasticity and interfere

with blood flow. Plaque may also rupture, causing debris to head downstream

within the artery. What we¹re talking about is a common cause for heart

attack and stroke. Naturally, the less plaque, the better. And that¹s where

POM Wonderful comes in. A pilot study of 19 elderly patients with

atherosclerosis showed that an 8 oz. glass a day may reduce plaque build-up

in the arteries by up to 30%. 12

Polyphenols - Polyphenols are a class of phytochemicals found in plants and

there may be at least 10,000 unique polyphenols in the world! Polyphenols

literally means ³many phenols². A phenol is a kind of molecule, a

carbon-based chemical structure, and many of them bound together form a

polyphenol. Among the most potent of the antioxidants, polyphenols, like

tannins, particularly punicalagin and anthocyanins, are really plentiful in

pomegranate juice, which is why POM Wonderful is so good for you. 1

Punicalagin - A hydrolyzable tannin, punicalagin is found almost exclusively

in pomegranates. This highly unique and potent polyphenol antioxidant breaks

down to ellagic acid.

Systolic/Diastolic Blood Pressure - The systolic measurement is the first,

or top number in a blood pressure reading. It¹s the pressure of blood

against your artery walls when the heart has just finished pumping or

contracting. The diastolic measurement is the second, or bottom number in a

blood pressure reading. It¹s the pressure of blood against your artery walls

when your heart is relaxed and filling with blood. When the numbers are at

140/90 or higher, you have high blood pressure. That means that your heart

and arteries work harder and you¹re in more danger of suffering from a

stroke or heart attack. 8

Tannins - Tannins are plant polyphenols that add color and a slightly tart

taste to pomegranates and many other vegetables and plants. The word tannin

comes from the Celtic word for Oak and refers to the source of tannins used

to convert animal skins into leather. In folk medicine, tannins were used to

treat burns and as an astringent. While there are tannins in some teas and

in red wine, tannins are truly abundant in POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice,

which account for the juice¹s incredible antioxidant properties. 1

trademark of POM Wonderful, LLC.

> A friend yesterday gave me some pomegranate to try - she gets it

> regularly as her husband is from Bangladesh. I had just a spoonful

> yesterday, and last night all of my symptoms came back. Feeling better

> today, I put some on some oatmeal. Within an hour I had a headache and

> feel sort of hot inside. I'm thinking wow, this stuff must be a very

> potent antioxidant. Does anyone know anything about this fruit?

> Cherie

>

> Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice given by licensed

> health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed health care

> professional before commencing any medical treatment.

>

> " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians mislead you.

> Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about how to live a

> happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing, two-time

> Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

>

> See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link:

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December 15, 2005

Kathie

thank you - I don't think the link came through.

Cherie

--- In , " kathie " <Kathie.Larsyn@r...>

wrote:

>

> this is a link to a VERY interesting article about the healing

> powers/potentials of the pomegranate....which interestingly

enough,

> grows here in the phoenix area.........

>

> kathie

>

> --- In , " Cherie " <cheriesut@y...>

wrote:

> >

> > A friend yesterday gave me some pomegranate to try - she gets it

> > regularly as her husband is from Bangladesh. I had just a

spoonful

> > yesterday, and last night all of my symptoms came back. Feeling

> better

> > today, I put some on some oatmeal. Within an hour I had a

headache

> and

> > feel sort of hot inside. I'm thinking wow, this stuff must be a

very

> > potent antioxidant. Does anyone know anything about this fruit?

> > Cherie

> >

>

December 15, 2005

Kenda - thank you - what a great article. I am just learning so

much from all of you. I wonder what would happen if I juice them.

Have you tried them?

Cherie

--- In , Kenda Skaggs <skaggs@c...>

wrote:

>

> Yes, it is a very powerful antioxidant. Here is a bit of

information from

> the Pom Wonderful website.

>

> Kenda

>

> Antioxidants

> The Importance

> Better Antioxidants

> Cardiovascular Health

> Heart Health

> Nitric Oxide

> Real Studies

> Cancer

> Aging

> Glossary

>

> POM Glossary

>

> ACE - ACE stands for angiotensin-converting enzyme. By splitting

proteins,

> these enzymes convert angiotensin I into angiotensin II, a

substance that

> increases salt and water in the body and leads to high blood

pressure, a

> real no-no. ACE inhibitors make blood vessels relax, helping to

lower blood

> pressure and allowing more oxygen-rich blood to reach the heart.

Research

> shows POM Wonderful reduced ACE by 36% in ten elderly patients

with high

> blood pressure after drinking an 8 oz. glass a day for only 2

weeks and also

> lowered their systolic blood pressure by 5%. 11

>

> Anthocyanins - Naturally occurring polyphenolic compounds give

many fruits,

> vegetables and plants their bright colors. Originally derived from

two Greek

> words meaning plant and blue, anthocyanins are what make eggplants

purple

> and pomegranates red. Many of the antioxidant characteristics in

plants are

> due largely to anthocyanins. In fact, the darker, more deeply red

and blue

> fruits usually have higher values of antioxidants; the rich, red

pomegranate

> is absolutely loaded. 1

>

> Atherosclerosis - Often called hardening of the arteries,

atherosclerosis

> starts when oxidized cholesterol and other substances build up in

the inner

> lining of an artery. The build-up is called plaque. Damage occurs

when the

> plaque reduces the blood¹s flow or when the plaque ruptures and

causes blood

> clots. When a blood vessel that feeds the heart is blocked, it may

cause a

> heart attack. If it blocks a vessel feeding the brain, it may

cause a

> stroke. Naturally, the less plaque, the better. And that¹s where

POM

> Wonderful comes in. A pilot study of 19 elderly patients with

> atherosclerosis showed that an 8 oz. glass a day may reduce plaque

build-up

> in the arteries by up to 30%. 12

>

> Antioxidants - Antioxidants are free radical scavengers,

neutralizing them

> before they get a chance to do harm to your body. They get their

name from

> their ability to inhibit oxidation. There are lots of different

substances

> we call antioxidants, including many vitamins and minerals. Of

course, not

> all antioxidants are created equal, and some of the most powerful,

> polyphenol antioxidants, are found in great abundance in

pomegranate juice.

> Which is why we call POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice, ³The

Antioxidant

> Superpower². 1

>

> Carotid IMT - A stroke occurs when an adequate flow of blood to

the brain is

> disrupted. The most common cause of this disruption is a narrowing

or

> blockage of the carotid artery caused by the accumulation of

plaque in the

> artery walls. 8 The carotid arteries are the main blood supply to

the brain.

> The intima-media thickness (IMT) of the carotid arteries is a

common way to

> measure how much plaque is lining the artery walls. The less, of

course, the

> better.

>

> Ellagic Acid - A naturally occurring phenolic compound

phytochemical found

> in many fruits and vegetables, with levels much higher in berries

and

> pomegranates than in apples, pears or walnuts.

>

> Free Radicals - Free radicals are atoms or molecules in your body

with an

> unpaired electronŠmaking them highly unstable. Because electrons

normally

> come in pairs, the free radicals collide with other molecules in

an attempt

> to steal an electron, and may start a chain reaction, wreaking

havoc on your

> DNA and cells and leading to all kinds of diseases. Free radical

scavengers,

> or antioxidants, bind with the free radicals before they can do

their

> damage. And POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice has more antioxidants

than other

> beverages you can buy. 1

>

> HDL/LDL - High-density lipoprotein, or HDL cholesterol, is called

³good²

> cholesterol because scientists believe it removes cholesterol from

the

> blood, thereby reducing your risk of heart disease. You want your

HDL count

> to be ³high² and your LDL count to be ³low.² Low-density

lipoprotein, or LDL

> cholesterol, carries the majority of cholesterol through the blood

stream.

> In order for cholesterol to travel through your blood (cholesterol

can¹t

> dissolve in water or blood), it¹s coated with a layer of protein

to make

> lipoprotein. Larger, less dense and less stable than HDL

cholesterol, LDL

> may oxidize if attacked by free radicals and build-up on the walls

of your

> arteries. This plaque may narrow the arteries, reduce blood flow

or rupture,

> leading to heart disease or stroke. Which is why LDL cholesterol

is known as

> the ³bad² cholesterol. 8

>

> Hypertension - Also called high blood pressure, it¹s a major cause

of damage

> to the arteries, heart and kidneys and may lead to atherosclerosis

and

> stroke. 8 When your blood vessels are narrow and filled with

plaque, it¹s

> harder for blood to flow through them and pressure against your

artery wall

> increases. This may cause high blood pressure.

>

> Nitric Oxide - Produced by several different kinds of cells and

present in

> all humans and most animals, nitric oxide functions as a signaling

molecule

> that tells the body to make blood vessels relax and widen. Nitric

oxide

> controls our blood pressure, giving us more blood when we¹re

exercising and

> reducing the flow of blood when we¹re at rest. Since heart attacks

happen

> when the blood can¹t flow through the blood vessels to the heart,

we of

> course want to encourage lots of nitric oxide in our bodyŠit may

help by

> relaxing the blood vessels, allowing them to open and increasing

blood flow.

> 10

>

> Oxidation - When those unstable free radicals ³borrow² an electron

from a

> normal cell in your body, the process is called oxidation. It¹s

the same

> process as when metal rustsŠor a cut up apple turns brown. Yuck.

Free

> radicals cause oxidation inside your body which is why you want

plenty of

> antioxidantsŠor compounds that inhibit chemical reactions with

oxygen. You

> know, like POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice. 3

>

> Phytochemicals - Phytochemicals is simply a word that means ³plant

> chemicals.² Once, researchers attributed the health promoting

affects of

> plants to their numerous vitamins, minerals and fibers. More

recently,

> however, researchers have discovered that the many other chemical

compounds

> in plants also provide benefits to humans when consumed.

Phytochemicals

> provide plants with protection from the environmental challenges

they face,

> such as ultraviolet light. When we consume plants rich in

phytochemicals,

> they seem to protect us as well. Some researchers estimate that up

to 40,000

> different phytochemicals will someday be fully catalogued and

understood.

> Polyphenols are a class of phytochemicals that are particularly

rich in

> antioxidants and plentiful in POM Wonderful Pomegranate Juice. 1

>

> Plaque - Atherosclerosis occurs when fat, cholesterol and other

substances

> accumulate in the walls of the arteries and form plaque.

Eventually, plaque

> may erode the walls of the artery, diminish its elasticity and

interfere

> with blood flow. Plaque may also rupture, causing debris to head

downstream

> within the artery. What we¹re talking about is a common cause for

heart

> attack and stroke. Naturally, the less plaque, the better. And

that¹s where

> POM Wonderful comes in. A pilot study of 19 elderly patients with

> atherosclerosis showed that an 8 oz. glass a day may reduce plaque

build-up

> in the arteries by up to 30%. 12

>

> Polyphenols - Polyphenols are a class of phytochemicals found in

plants and

> there may be at least 10,000 unique polyphenols in the world!

Polyphenols

> literally means ³many phenols². A phenol is a kind of molecule, a

> carbon-based chemical structure, and many of them bound together

form a

> polyphenol. Among the most potent of the antioxidants,

polyphenols, like

> tannins, particularly punicalagin and anthocyanins, are really

plentiful in

> pomegranate juice, which is why POM Wonderful is so good for you. 1

>

> Punicalagin - A hydrolyzable tannin, punicalagin is found almost

exclusively

> in pomegranates. This highly unique and potent polyphenol

antioxidant breaks

> down to ellagic acid.

>

> Systolic/Diastolic Blood Pressure - The systolic measurement is

the first,

> or top number in a blood pressure reading. It¹s the pressure of

blood

> against your artery walls when the heart has just finished pumping

or

> contracting. The diastolic measurement is the second, or bottom

number in a

> blood pressure reading. It¹s the pressure of blood against your

artery walls

> when your heart is relaxed and filling with blood. When the

numbers are at

> 140/90 or higher, you have high blood pressure. That means that

your heart

> and arteries work harder and you¹re in more danger of suffering

from a

> stroke or heart attack. 8

>

> Tannins - Tannins are plant polyphenols that add color and a

slightly tart

> taste to pomegranates and many other vegetables and plants. The

word tannin

> comes from the Celtic word for Oak and refers to the source of

tannins used

> to convert animal skins into leather. In folk medicine, tannins

were used to

> treat burns and as an astringent. While there are tannins in some

teas and

> in red wine, tannins are truly abundant in POM Wonderful

Pomegranate Juice,

> which account for the juice¹s incredible antioxidant properties. 1

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> trademark of POM Wonderful, LLC.

>

> > A friend yesterday gave me some pomegranate to try - she gets it

> > regularly as her husband is from Bangladesh. I had just a

spoonful

> > yesterday, and last night all of my symptoms came back. Feeling

better

> > today, I put some on some oatmeal. Within an hour I had a

headache and

> > feel sort of hot inside. I'm thinking wow, this stuff must be a

very

> > potent antioxidant. Does anyone know anything about this fruit?

> > Cherie

> >

> > Opinions expressed are NOT meant to take the place of advice

given by licensed

> > health care professionals. Consult your physician or licensed

health care

> > professional before commencing any medical treatment.

> >

> > " Do not let either the medical authorities or the politicians

mislead you.

> > Find out what the facts are, and make your own decisions about

how to live a

> > happy life and how to work for a better world. " - Linus ing,

two-time

> > Nobel Prize Winner (1954, Chemistry; 1963, Peace)

> >

> > See our photos website! Enter " implants " for access at this link:

> > http://.shutterfly.com/action/

> >

December 16, 2005

My husband juiced a pomegranite a couple weeks ago and it was

terrible! He didn't remove the inner white pulp which made it so

bitter tasting. You would have to juice only the seeds to get a good

flavor.

>

> How would you juice promegranates? . . . A standard

> juicer? . . . That removes the seeds?

>

> I'm seeing pomegranates in the stores . . . When I was

> a kid, we loved to pick them apart seed by seed to eat

> them . . . but that's too much trouble?

>

> Rogene

>

December 16, 2005

Yes, you can get it just about anywhere, even Walmart and it's a

refridgerated juice called POM. I think it's usually in the

refridgeated health foods section.

> > >

> > > How would you juice promegranates? . . . A

> > standard

> > > juicer? . . . That removes the seeds?

> > >

> > > I'm seeing pomegranates in the stores . . . When I

> > was

> > > a kid, we loved to pick them apart seed by seed to

> > eat

> > > them . . . but that's too much trouble?

> > >

> > > Rogene

> > >

> >

>

December 16, 2005

Yes, I'm told that my favorite store carries it - Trader Joes. If

you have one near you, they sell many organic and natural products

and they keep their prices low.

> > >

> > > How would you juice promegranates? . . . A

> > standard

> > > juicer? . . . That removes the seeds?

> > >

> > > I'm seeing pomegranates in the stores . . . When I

> > was

> > > a kid, we loved to pick them apart seed by seed to

> > eat

> > > them . . . but that's too much trouble?

> > >

> > > Rogene

> > >

> >

>

December 16, 2005

I have tried the juice from Whole Foods. It is expensive, but tastes good.

I noticed no health effects from it, neither good nor bad..

I only bought a couple bottles, becasue it was so expensive.

> > > > >

> > > > > How would you juice promegranates? . . . A

> > > > standard

> > > > > juicer? . . . That removes the seeds?

> > > > >

> > > > > I'm seeing pomegranates in the stores . . .

> > When I

> > > > was

> > > > > a kid, we loved to pick them apart seed by

> > seed to

> > > > eat

> > > > > them . . . but that's too much trouble?

> > > > >

> > > > > Rogene

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

December 16, 2005

If you live near a Costo, similar to Sam's or Price Club, they sell

a larger size of Pomagranite juice, not the Pom brand. It costs

$14.95 and it is a great value. I buy it all the time, it is great

for helping to bring down cholesterol too. Charlotte

> > > > > >

> > > > > > How would you juice promegranates? . . . A

> > > > > standard

> > > > > > juicer? . . . That removes the seeds?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > I'm seeing pomegranates in the stores . . .

> > > When I

> > > > > was

> > > > > > a kid, we loved to pick them apart seed by

> > > seed to

> > > > > eat

> > > > > > them . . . but that's too much trouble?

> > > > > >

> > > > > > Rogene

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

December 16, 2005

Wow thanks for letting us know!!

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > How would you juice promegranates? . . . A

> > > > > > standard

> > > > > > > juicer? . . . That removes the seeds?

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > I'm seeing pomegranates in the stores . . .

> > > > When I

> > > > > > was

> > > > > > > a kid, we loved to pick them apart seed by

> > > > seed to

> > > > > > eat

> > > > > > > them . . . but that's too much trouble?

> > > > > > >

> > > > > > > Rogene

> > > > > > >

> > > > > >

> > > > >

> > > >

> > >

> >

>

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