🔴 Pomegranate
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
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📝 Last reviewed: August 2026
| Botanical family | Lythraceae (loosestrife family) |
|---|---|
| Season | Autumn–winter |
| Best for | Heart health (polyphenols — punicalagins); Blood pressure (nitrate-like effects); Anemia recovery (iron + C combo); Immunity & antioxidants; Post-illness weakness (traditional recovery fruit) |
💊 Vitamins & nutrients (with sources)
- Antioxidants — highest ORAC of common fruits
- Vitamin C — 1 fruit ≈ 10-15mg
- Folate + vitamin K
- Potassium, iron (mild)
🧭 Best used for
- Heart health (polyphenols — punicalagins)
- Blood pressure (nitrate-like effects)
- Anemia recovery (iron + C combo)
- Immunity & antioxidants
- Post-illness weakness (traditional recovery fruit)
🏷️ Appears in the guides for
Fever & Infection guide · Anemia (iron) guide · Heart & Blood Pressure guide
🤰 Pregnancy note: Very good: folate for the baby, antioxidants, and juice for hydration. The seeds (arils) are fine to eat; juice is concentrated — dilute or limit to 1 glass.
⚠️ Safety: Pomegranate juice can interact with some blood-pressure and statin medicines — check with a pharmacist if on medication.
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