Pomegranate Extract 500mg 60s

Guaranteed Alkaloid Free

Eating pomegranates regularly could provide protection from neurological disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease, according to an American study published in the journal ACS Chemical Neuroscience. Pomegranates have been proven scientifically to have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and an anti-aging effect that can protect our neurons.

The latest study from the American Chemical Society has revealed that this Asian fruit with small translucent red seeds could play an important role in the prevention and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers highlighted the anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective action of compounds called urolithins. These protective agents are produced when ellagitannins (a type of polyphenol that is present in pomegranates) are metabolized by intestinal bacteria. Polyphenols are powerful antioxidants which are found in a large number of fruit and vegetables. The researchers observed in vitro that these urolithins lowered the levels of the ß-amyloid protein which is responsible for the formation of toxic clumps between neurons that is associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The team of chemists sought to understand how the pomegranate compounds were able to cross the blood-brain barrier, which protects the brain, and prevent the formation of these harmful proteins. The team isolated and identified 21 compounds — most of which were polyphenols — from pomegranate extract. These polyphenols could not cross the blood-brain barrier, but some of their metabolites, the urolithins, were able to. The beneficial role played by urolithins has been demonstrated in previous research, notably in lowering cholesterol (triglyceride levels in the blood).

40% ELLAGIC ACID GUARANTEED!

21st Century’s® standardized herbal extracts are thoroughly tested to ensure that levels of the active ingredients are present as stated on the labels. Compounds found only in pomegranates called punicalagins are shown to benefit the body. Punicalagins are the major component responsible for pomegranate's antioxidant and health benefits. In other studies, antioxidant compounds found in pomegranate seeds have been found to help the body in many other ways.

Directions: Two capsules a day after any meal.

Store in refrigerator after opening. Keep out of reach of children.