Pomegranate

Pomegranate/Nutrient Depletion:

  • GlucoseGlucose: Preliminary research in animals has involved the use of pomegranate parts to lower blood glucose levels (57).
  • IronIron: The fruit husk and root/stem bark of pomegranate contain up to 28% and 25% tannins, respectively, compared to 12.9% in black tea and 22.2% in green tea. The tannin content of various herbs may interact with iron, forming nonabsorbable complexes (192; 193; 194).
  • LipidsLipids: According to human research, the consumption of pomegranate juice may decrease cholesterol (86; 87).