Pomegranate Extract Supports Healthy Joints
When it comes to beating arthritis, pomegranate extract may be just the ticket. A new study has shown that pomegranate extract, which has been shown to have both prostate and heart health benefits, may also improve joint health.
Researchers from Case Western University and University of Hospitals Cleveland reported that the onset and severity of arthritis was not only delayed but reduced 69.2% and 76% when mice were given 13.6 and 34 mg per kg of pomegranate extract, respectively. (That works out to about 30 mg and 75 mg per pound.) In addition, 60% to 70% of the animals receiving the supplement did not develop arthritis while the entire control group did.
Pomegranates may prevent osteoarthritis by the blocking enzymes and halting the production of excess nitric oxide levels that cause cartilage degradation. Thus, making this hard-to-find fruit a joint health contributor. Pomegranate has a short season, so to take advantage of its benefits year around, supplement with an extract.
The Anti-Aging Bottom Line: Developing osteoarthritis can severely compromise your quality of life. Luckily, as this exciting new research shows, there may be effective, natural ways to prevent it! The results of this study suggest that pomegranate extract may be a highly effective means to maintain joint health.
