Pomegranate has been studied for cardiovascular benefits more than almost any other fruit. The research centers on punicalagins, its unique class of polyphenol antioxidants.
Studies show that pomegranate consumption improves flow-mediated dilation (a measure of arterial elasticity), reduces carotid intima-media thickness (arterial wall thickening) and improves blood pressure in hypertensive subjects.
Punicalagins are among the most potent polyphenol antioxidants measured. They reduce LDL oxidation, which is a key step in atherosclerotic plaque formation.
We include Pomegranate Extract alongside CoQ10 for dual-mechanism heart support. CoQ10 protects cardiac mitochondria. Pomegranate protects the arteries that supply those mitochondria with oxygen. See the full cardiovascular benefits.