Pomegranate contains antioxidants called vitamin C, potassium, iron, polyphenol, anthocyanin and tannin. Pomegranate juice is very rich in Elagictannins, which are known for their strong antioxidant effect. It also contains antioxidants such as cyanidin, delphinidin, pelargonodin, quercetin, kaempferol, luteolin. 100 grams of the edible part of the pomegranate contains 150 mg of phenolic substances.
Pomegranate strengthens the immune system. It makes the body resistant to infections. It increases the antioxidant capacity of the blood. In terms of antioxidants, which are anti-oxidation substances, pomegranate juice is much richer than green tea.
Some experimental studies show that if pomegranate extract is used together with antibiotic drugs, it can also be effective on bacteria resistant to antibiotics. It has been determined that the effect of the specially prepared pomegranate extract on the virus is significantly increased by the use of a virus-killing drug called tamiflu.
In addition to Punicic acid, pomegranate seed oil contains 0.6% antioxidant polyphenols. Pomegranate seed oil is one of the rare plants that contains conjugated fatty acids. The protective effect of linoleic acid and polyphenols in pomegranate seeds against cardiovascular diseases has been demonstrated in experimental studies.