Pomegranate
Origins: Himalayas
(Punica granatum)
This popular exotic fruit grows on a shrub or small
tree and has been cultivated and spread throughout
the world.
• Rich in antioxidant polyphenols and vitamin C,
pomegranates have positive effects on cholesterol
and other heart conditions associated with aging
• Research has also shown that the pomegranate has
significantly higher levels of antioxidants than red
wine or green tea
• A recent study was presented at the American
Urological Association’s annual meeting, where it
demonstrated pomegranate’s emerging role in
supporting prostate health*
