Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is a native plant, which has many different cultivars in Iran. This plant consists of rich biochemical compounds that plays an important role in human health. This research aims to study some of biochemical compounds of this valuable fruit. Extract of pell and seeds and juice of fruits were prepared. According to the outcomes of this study, the...

Oxidative stress due to excessive production of free radicals in living organisms during exposure to hypobaric hypoxia is well documented. In search of a suitable antioxidant from natural sources, in the present study effect of pomegranate (Punica granatum, family Punicaceae) juice (PG) was evaluated on glutathione levels and related enzymes in tissues of rats exposed to simulated altitude of 6...

First, is it possible that the use of pomegranate juice (PJ), a functional beverage, will reduce the adherence of hypertensive to the antihypertensive drug treatment that they might need for the effective control of their blood pressure? It has been shown that the use of functional foods or dietary supplements may offer opportunities to reduce health risk factors and risk of diseases, both as m...

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) fruits are widely consumed as juice (PJ). The potent antioxidant and anti-atherosclerotic activities of PJ are attributed to its polyphenols including punicalagin, the major fruit ellagitannin, and ellagic acid (EA). Punicalagin is the major antioxidant polyphenol ingredient in PJ. Punicalagin, EA, a standardized total pomegranate tannin (TPT) extract and PJ wer...

We earlier provided evidence that oral consumption of pomegranate fruit extract (PFE) inhibits prostate cancer (PCa) cell growth in nude mice. To ascertain convincing evidence of chemopreventive effects of PFE against PCa, its efficacy requires to be evaluated in animal models that closely emulate human disease. Here, we provide evidence of remarkable tumor growth inhibitory effects of PFE usin...

In this review, a selection of studies was carried out that evaluated the influence organic agronomic practices on cultivation pomegranate; specifically, these improving soil health and pomegranate fruit quality. Studies were selected (n = 39) in which treatments applied to different cultivars quality parameters. These showed exclusively manure combination with mineral fertilizers are suitable ...