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The Sour and Sweet tasted pomegranate is very good for health. Punica Granatum is the botanical name of this fruit which has got many health factors. Plenty of Vitamin C is found in pomegranate. Besides this, a considerable amount of Vitamin B5, A & E, Calcium, Potassium and Iron are found in this fruit. 100 grams of pomegranate contain of about 83 calories of energy. This amount of energy is more than of energy found in an apple. It contains 0% of Cholesterol. It is a good medicine for stomach disorders. It is a good laxative for constipation. Fibre content is more in pomegranate. This fibre content is very much helpful in digestion and digestive activities.
Those who want to lose weight can have this fruit because it checks the amount of cholesterol in the body. Pomegranate helps in preventing cancer and dilates the blocks in the blood vessels. The phytochemical compounds found in this fruit stimulating the serotonin and oestrogen hormones thereby gaining the peace of mind and strengthening of bones. As it contains plenty of anti-oxidants, regular consumption of this fruit boosts the immunity of the body. Puni calagins is a special compound found in this fruit which strengths the blood vessels, dissolves the fats and reduce the B.P.
