Ihe pomegranate is one of the plants containing several antioxidant vitamins (vitamin C and vitamin E). The antioxidant power of a glass of pomegranate juice is 2 to 3 times greater than that of red wine or an infusion of green tea. (1)
Vitamin C and vitamin E help cells fight against oxidative stress, which is the cause of cell aging in particular. According to Sies & Jones (2007), oxidative stress is: “the imbalance between oxidants and antioxidants in favor of oxidants, which leads to cellular damage such as the breakdown of redox signaling”. (2) This oxidative stress can result from several factors related to lifestyles, the environment and biochemical mechanisms. It is indeed the air we breathe, but also external factors such as smoking, pollution, exposure to the sun, stress, etc. (3)
Pomegranate also contains polyphenols including anthocyanins, flavonoids and epicatechins. (3)
The pomegranate and its juice contain des vitamins C, E and B5, but also trace elements including manganese. They also contain potassium, folate (vitamin B9) and vitamin K.
Among the most widespread antioxidants we find vitamins C and E. The vitamin C contained in pure pomegranate juice contributes to the normal formation of collagen to ensure the normal function of cartilage, gums, skin and teeth. It contributes in particular to the normal functioning of the nervous system and the immune system.
(1) Gil MI andpara., 2000. Antioxidant Activity of Pomegranate Juice and Its Relationship with Phenolic Composition and Processing. Journal of Agricultural Food Chemistry, 48, 4581-4589.
(2) Sies H., Jones DP. , 2007. Oxidative stress. Encyclopedia of stress (second edition). Elsevier, San Diego, vol(3), 45–48
(3) Pincemail J., 2014. Oxidative stress and antioxidants.Critical review of antioxidant action processes. 1st edition. Embourg (Belgium)
