Pomegranate juice: the benefits and harms of pomegranate for the body, how to choose a drink from Azerbaijan in glass bottles and check it, is it possible to drink with diseases?

Since ancient mythology, pomegranate has been a symbol of eternal life and prosperity, and pomegranate juice has been compared to the elixir of youth.

Mankind has learned to apply the healing properties of pomegranate and its derivatives in medicine and cosmetology, and in Caucasian cuisine it is one of the main ingredients of national cuisine.

Later in the article we will talk in more detail about why pomegranate juice is so useful, as well as what restrictions exist in the presence of various diseases.

What is beneficial for the body and what are its healing properties?

Pomegranate juice has a wide range of actions on human organs and systems.

Valuable properties of the drink are strengthening immunity, lowering blood pressure, normalizing hormonal levels.
Pectin contained in pomegranate juice helps cleanse the intestines of toxins and toxins.
The composition of the drink includes phenolic substances that kill cancer cells, help prevent cancer of the prostate and mammary glands, and inhibit the process of lung cancer.
Pomegranate juice helps to recover after chemotherapy.
The drink has a beneficial effect on the digestive system. With the help of astringents, a protein film is formed on the surface of the stomach. It envelops the gastric mucosa, protecting it.
Pomegranate juice will be an excellent addition in the treatment of colds, as it has a pronounced antipyretic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect.

Heart benefits

Regular consumption of pomegranate juice has a positive effect on red blood cells, improves the functioning of the myocardium and the vascular system.

Firstly, antioxidants protect the heart and blood vessels from the negative effects of free radicals.
Secondly, potassium, which is contained in large quantities in the juice, prevents the development of arrhythmia and prevents various disorders of the myocardial rhythm.
Thirdly, due to vitamin PP, vascular walls are protected and their elasticity is increased.
Fourth, juice nutrients prevent the deposition of cholesterol plaques on the walls of blood vessels, normalize cholesterol. These processes inhibit the progression of atherosclerosis.
Fifth, blood viscosity decreases, which leads to a decrease in the risk of blood clots, body tissues are saturated with oxygen.

Chemical composition

The drink contains:

Fiber
Organic acids.
Tannins.
Antioxidants.
Minerals:
- potassium;
- magnesium;
- calcium;
- sodium;
- iron;
- phosphorus;
- selenium.
Vitamins of group B, PP, C.

The composition also includes 15 amino acids, some of which are found exclusively in meat. Juice refers to medium-calorie, energy value is 60 Kcal and 14 g of sugar per 100 grams.

Health hazards, contraindications, limitations and side effects

The drink should not be taken during an exacerbation of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, people with high acidity of the stomach, people who have a history of hemorrhoids, constipation, anal fissures.
Contraindicated in children under 1 year old. Pomegranate juice negatively affects tooth enamel, dentists advise diluting it with water and brushing your teeth immediately after use.
A side effect is an exacerbation of pancreatitis, peptic ulcer disease with excessive use of pomegranate concentrate.

Allergy

Most often, doctors are treated with signs of allergy not to the pomegranate itself, but to its juice. Since the production of pomegranate juice does not always comply with technical standards and regulations. On an industrial scale, juice is made using concentrates, often not observing the proportion of dilution. For the greatest resemblance to natural pomegranate juice, an unscrupulous manufacturer adds dyes, additional pigments that are aggressors for the body.

Mostly, sensitivity to juice is manifested in childhood due to the unformed immune system when taking a large number of canned juices.

The clinical symptoms of allergies are:

hives;
rash;
nausea;
rhinitis;
lacrimation
diarrhea;
dyspnea.

Severe forms of intolerance are:

anaphylactic shock;
pancreatitis
food poisoning.

Is it possible to drink with the following diseases?

With pancreatitis

The drink is used exclusively during the period of prolonged remission, in a small amount and diluted.

Even with persistent remission, you should not drink juice every day., the allowable dosage is selected long and carefully. During an acute exacerbation of acute pancreatitis, this product is strictly excluded. Without exacerbation, 200 ml of juice diluted with water is acceptable.

With gout

This disease is a consequence of metabolic disorders and obesity. Nutritionists advise taking 100 ml of pomegranate juice every day along with beetroot or carrot juice. Such a cocktail, accelerating the metabolism, helps to cope with obesity, reduces inflammation in the joint. The course of treatment is no more than 1 month.

The juice contains a little oxalic acid, so do not exceed the recommended amount

The effect of pomegranate on the skin

Pomegranate juice is a good skin ally in the fight against aging. It is scientifically confirmed that the elements of the drink block the production of metalloproteinase-1, which destroys collagen. As a result of this, a moisturizing, exfoliating, anti-inflammatory effect occurs.

Beauticians recommend using both skin care products with pomegranate extract and oral administration as an independent tool. You can also crush a few grains and add to the cream. Ice cubes, applications, napkins moistened with pomegranate juice, effectively cope with problem skin, freckles and dark circles under the eyes.

With arterial hypertension

The effectiveness of pomegranate juice for lowering blood pressure is confirmed by numerous positive reviews of patients with hypertension. Hypertensive experience shows when drinking juice at 100-200 grams daily, the pressure decreases and returns to normal. At the same time, myocardium and blood vessels strengthen.

Pomegranate juice is not the main treatment, but only auxiliary. A consultation with the attending physician is mandatory, since pomegranate has a pronounced antidiarrheal and diuretic effect.

With diabetes

Endocrinologists recommend adding 60 drops of natural juice to 150 ml of water, taken before meals. This helps to reduce blood sugar and urine, and reduce thirst and dry mouth.

In case of male diseases

Drink regularly:

increases libido;
increases testosterone synthesis;
Stimulates blood circulation in the pelvic organs.

It is an excellent prophylaxis of prostatitis and prostate adenoma.. In addition, sperm quality and sperm fertility are improved. For the desired effect, consume 200 ml of juice an hour before meals, but not in the morning on an empty stomach.

How to drink?

Healthy people without diseases of the digestive system need to be careful about this drink, as pomegranate juice can cause constipation. In its pure form, the juice is not worth drinking, but it is better to dilute with the juice of beets or carrots in a ratio of 1: 3.

You can experiment and make an apple-pomegranate cocktail of several juices, for example 100 ml of apple juice, 80 ml of pomegranate, 60 ml of blackcurrant juice and 10 ml of lemon juice. Mix everything in a container and garnish with a sprig of currant and a slice of lemon.

How to cook natural?

Preparing freshly squeezed pomegranate juice yourself is quite simple. Squeeze the fruit in half through a manual juicer or use an electric appliance and process the whole pomegranate. If the juice is obtained from whole fruit, it is important to know that a large amount of alkaloids and tannins will be present in the drink, so the juice should be diluted and drunk in small portions.

How to choose in the store?

Packaged juice is cheaper and this package does not let in the sunthat destroy vitamins. In a glass container, you can consider the color, natural sediment.

Be sure to check the tightness of the bottle, the lid must be retracted. It is important to pay attention to the date of manufacture of the juice. Pomegranates ripen from September to November, therefore, the juice made during this period is from a new crop. Real juice cannot be stored in plastic bottles, therefore, the manufacturer gives out a fruit drink under the mask of juice.

Read the label carefully. The composition should be only one ingredient - 100% pomegranate juice.

Which manufacturers are good?

According to the research published on the website of the Russian Institute for Consumer Testing noteworthy are:

Juice "I" manufacturer JSC "Lebedyansky", Lipetsk region., Lebedyan.
Juice "Grante" producer of AZNAR CJSC, Azerbaijan.
Juice "+ more POME-GRANATE" producer of "AZ-Granata" LLC, Azerbaijan.
"ARMA JUICE" is a manufacturer of "SIS Natural" CJSC, Armenia.
"Leyli" LLC "AZ-Granata", Azerbaijan.

The drinks produced in Azerbaijan are characterized by the presence of biological water - the intracellular fluid of the fetus. This indicates the high quality of juice made by processing fruits using direct extraction.

How to check so as not to buy a fake?

To determine that natural juice is quite simple. Before buying, you must carefully study the labels on the label. Only pomegranate juice must be indicated in the composition. A high-quality product excludes flavors and sweeteners. The presence of flavorings can be checked by applying a few drops on the finger and rubbing between the fingertips. If the finger has become greasy, then there are flavors.

The presence of sweeteners is checked as follows: if after drinking the juice after 5 minutes there is a sweetish taste in the mouth, then the juice is not natural. At home, you can conduct such a test: mix half a glass of water with half a teaspoon of soda and add to the juice. If the juice has acquired a brown tint, then it is natural, if it has not changed, this indicates the presence of dyes.

Prices in Moscow and St. Petersburg

The price varies from 100 to 400 rubles per liter. But when buying, you should know that one liter of pomegranate juice is obtained from the extraction of three fruits. On average, real juice cannot cost less than 200 rubles per liter.

How to choose a drink from Azerbaijan in glass bottles?

The label of high-quality Azerbaijani pomegranate juice should contain information about the country of origin. Next to the inscription "pomegranate juice" should not be signed "nectar" and other extraneous inscriptions. The best natural juice is juice obtained by direct pressing and preserved by pasteurization. The color of this drink is ruby, with a light brown tint, not transparent. The best packaging option is a bottle of opaque glass.

When buying, you should be vigilant, because the drink, due to its high cost and value, is subjected to falsification in large volumes.

Pomegranate juice is a natural source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids and other active compounds. With regular use of the drink, a comprehensive healing effect on the whole body occurs. However, you should be aware of possible side effects and contraindications. When used for medicinal purposes, be sure to consult a doctor.