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Indeed, until now there is no medicine that can cure prostate cancer. Usually the patient is only treated with surgery or radiation testosterone. The development of new research results lead to the pomegranate (Punica granatum). This was in addition to fruit rich in vitamin c, also has the ability to fight prostate cancer cells that attack the man.

Pomegranate Nutrients and phytochemicals

 

According to Wikipedia, Pomegranates are listed as high-fiber in some charts of nutritional value. That fiber, however, is entirely contained in the edible seeds which also supply unsaturated oils. Pomegranate aril juice provides about 16% of an adult’s daily vitamin C requirement per 100 ml serving, and is a good source of vitamin B₅ (pantothenic acid), potassium and polyphenols, such as tannins and flavonoids. The most abundant polyphenols in pomegranate juice are the hydrolyzable tannins called ellagitannins formed when ellagic acid binds with a carbohydrate. Punicalagins are tannins with free-radical scavenging properties in laboratory experiments and with potential human effects. Punicalagins are absorbed into the human body and may have dietary value as antioxidants

Pomegranate and Prostate cancer prevention

Pomegranate juice has been proven by scientists from the University of California to improve the health of people with prostate cancer and natural medicine to prevent prostate cancer. According to the researchers, there are four active ingredients in pomegranate juice that has the molecules to fight cancer cells such as phenylpropanoids, hydrobenzoic acid, flavone and conjugated fatty acids. Advancement of Science (AAAS) managed to test whether testosterone resistance in pomegranate juice. They managed to modify the component which is a cancer inhibitor on pomegranate juice. This component is helpful for improving the function and make it more effective in preventing prostate cancer metastasis. Martins-Green explained that there is an important protein produced in the bone marrow cause cancer cells to move to the bone in which they can then form a new tumor.

Pomegranate juice cause the occurrence of metastasis of testosterone prostate cells. Because the genes and proteins involved in the movement of prostate cancer cells are essentially similar to those involved in the movement of other types of cancer cells, the components can be modified by the juice has a wider impact in the treatment of pomegranate to cure cancer cell. When pomegranate cell was injected, there is increased adhesion of cancer cells ( of attraction between cells). That’s a sign that fewer cells break away and make them less likely to spread and migrating cells in the body. The conclusion from this study showed that pomegranate juice significantly inhibits the function of this protein, and thus this juice has the potential to prevent metastasis of prostate cancer cells to the bone.

This discovery could lead to new drug therapies to fight cancer, the researchers said. In addition, pomegranate juice also inhibits the formation of new tumors by inhibiting the function of cell proteins. Thus, this juice has the potential to prevent metastasis of prostate cancer cells to the bone.



 

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Delima - Antioxidant Herbal

Pomegranate - Punica granatum (image cedit to: www.producepedia.com). Pomegranate (Punica granatum) is a plant originating from Iran to the Himalayas region in northern India. Plants belonging to the family Lythraceae has a thick rind, in which there are about 600 seeds. For women, this fruit is very powerful to help you care for skin beauty. While for men, pomegranate juice can help you fight against prostate cancer. Medical research has found that pomegranate juice effects on adult men strong enough to prevent prostate cancer and delay the negative effects of other diseases that have been diagnosed by a physician. One glass of pomegranate juice every day can help you fight prostate tumor size twice as fast.

Pomegranate contains powerful ingredients fighting cancer, particularly prostate cancer. The reason is, the content of the juice contains many antioxidants. Not only that, according to the research results also showed that pomegranate may help fight tumors. You can find pomegranate juice in supermarkets nearby. Even so, it would be better if you make yourself at home. You can buy pomegranate usual from the grocery store and make your own juice.
Benefits of pomegranate can be obtained in various ways. You can get it in the form of fruit juice or you can also eat the seeds, syrup, pasta or pomegranate concentrates. For added flavor you can mix it with cherry or apple juice. Although you can add sugar, you should drink without added sugar, because it will reduce the value of the benefits that you should get.
As we know, prostate cancer is a type of cancer that threatens the two men after lung cancer. Therefore, if you care about health, let’s consumption of pomegranate juice from now on!

Pomegranate Concentrate

This fruit contain antioxidants, antiviral and anti-tumor material. Not only that, Pomegranates seeds are also rich in Vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, C and E, potassium, other minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, iron, and sodium, and folic acid. Even the content of antioxidants in pomegranate fruit amount three times more than wine or green tea.

Pomegranate Antioxidant

The greatest antioxidant content of pomegranate polyphenols are tannins are easily hydrolyzed, called punicalagin. These compounds are absorbed in the body, have antioxidant properties, but not yet proved its usefulness to humans. In addition, pomegranates also contain other polyphenol compounds, namely catechin, and gallocatechin, and compounds such as prodelphinidin anthocyanin, delphinidin, cyanidin, and pelargonidin. Based on research, white pomegranate rind contains as much as 25-28 percent of leather substance and as much as 30 percent of mucus. At various root bark, stem, and the fruit contains a tonic. At the root of skin there are a variety of alkaloid content like pelletierine, pseudoiso, and methyl-pelletierine.

Pomegranate Health Benefits

Traditionally, pomegranates used to cleanse the skin and reduce inflammation of the skin. Pomegranate juice also can reduce the pain of sore throat. According to a study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, pomegranates are rich in antioxidants can prevent oxidation of LDL or bad cholesterol in the body. Besides the already mentioned earlier, the properties of pomegranates to health, among others, may be for diseases such as stomach disorders, heart disorders, cancer, dental care, arthritis, anemia and diabetes.

How pomegranate works as an herbal

1. Other properties of pomegranate juice is to lower systolic blood pressure by inhibiting angiotensin converting enzyme.
2. Pomegranate juices are also able to inhibit viral infection, and has antibacterial properties against dental plaque formation.
3. Act back together Sodium, potassium regulate the water equilibrium in the body and keep your heart rate to remain normal.
4. By maintaining balanced levels of sodium-potassium, this fruit also helps the sensitivity of nerves and muscles to function regularly, prevents edema, and subtracting the concentration of sugar in the blood.
5. Pomegranate eliminates fatigue in the muscles and allows moving easily, and also strengthening the heart.
6. Flowers of white pomegranate could be used as a medicine for the teeth and gums. Drug ingredient is made by boiling flowers in a couple of glasses of water. This is used to rinse the mouth and then swallowed.
7. Pomegranate seed oil effective against proliferation of breast cancer cells in vitro. In 2008, a total of 17 clinical trials conducted to investigate the benefits of pomegranate juice consumption in order to combat the disease – the disease as follows: prostate cancer, diabetes, prostatic hyperplasia, lymphoma, rhinovirus, colds, atherosclerosis, and coronary heart disease.

8.    Traditionally, pomegranates used to cleanse the skin and reduce inflammation of the skin. Pomegranate juice also can reduce the pain of sore throat. According to a study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, pomegranates are rich in antioxidants can prevent oxidation of LDL or bad cholesterol in the body.

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