The Power Of The Pomegranate

Study Finds Fruit's Extract May Help Save Joints, Thwart Arthritis

(WebMD)  The results "indicate the pomegranate fruit extract or compounds derived from it may inhibit cartilage degradation in osteoarthritis and may also be a useful nutritive supplement for maintaining joint integrity and function," they write.


Researcher's Comments

"Arthritis is one of the foremost diseases for which patients seek herbal or traditional medicine treatments," says Haqqi in a news release.

"However, all the extracts and herbs have not been scientifically evaluated for their efficacy and safety. Indeed, some of them may even interfere with current treatments," he continues.

"Therefore, careful use of supplements and herbal medicines during early stages of disease or treatment may be made to limit the disease progression," says Haqqi.

As always, discuss any supplement use with your doctor.


Pomegranate Potion

The researchers didn't just crack open a pomegranate and put it in a blender. They also didn't use juice from the supermarket.