Pomegranate Juice

Research ranks polyphenol-rich supplements based on density of bioactives

15-Jul-2022 By Hank Schultz

A group of sports nutrition researchers looked into the precise contents of some popular polyphenol-rich products and found a wide range of concentrations and potential activity.

BAPP bulletin finds less pomegranate adulteration, but failure rate still too high

09-Jun-2021 By Hank Schultz

A new Botanical Adulterants Prevention Program bulletin on pomegranate adulteration finds that the situation has improved somewhat in the past five years, but that a still unacceptably high amount of fraudulent products are in the market.

Can pomegranate help athletes recover after strenuous exercise?

27-Jul-2018 By Adi Menayang

Researchers in Poland found that male rowers who consumed pomegranate fruit juice had a significantly higher total antioxidant capacity after strenuous exercise than those that didn’t.

Meta-analysis supports pomegranate juice’s blood pressure benefits

13-Jan-2017 By Adi Menayang

A comprehensive meta-analysis of data from eight RCTs supported a role for pomegranate juice in a heart-healthy diet.

Pomegranate juice may improve knee joint health: Study

11-Jul-2016 By Stephen Daniells

Improvements in physical function and joint stiffness were recorded after six weeks of supplementation with pomegranate juice, report researchers.

Pomegranates and endurance: Study shows juice benefits for athletes

09-Dec-2015 By Stephen DANIELLS

Consumption of pomegranate juice may reduce biochemical markers of damage caused by exercise, according to findings from a small study from Spain.

Coca-Cola suffers setback in juice labeling lawsuit

09-Jul-2015 By Elaine Watson

A California judge has refused to throw out a false advertising lawsuit accusing Coca-Cola of misleading shoppers by marketing a juice comprised almost entirely of apple and grape juice as a ‘Pomegranate Blueberry flavored blend of 5 juices’.

Antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice may aid blood sugar management for diabetics: Human data

25-Aug-2014 By Stephen DANIELLS

Daily consumption of pomegranate juice may help control blood sugar levels in type-2 diabetics, as well as improving the function of beta cells in the pancreas, say data from a human trial.

Researchers find pomegranate juice exacerbates Parkinson's in rat model

07-Apr-2014 By Hank Schultz

A study using POM Wonderful’s pomegranate juice has found it exacerbated neurodegeneration in a rat/rotenone model of Parkinson’s disease.  The finding ran counter to the researchers’ expectations.

Ocean Spray: ‘We’ve always said POM’s claims had no merit’

07-Dec-2011 By Elaine Watson

POM Wonderful has failed to convince a federal jury that Ocean Spray Cranberries misled shoppers and deprived POM of potential sales by selling a pomegranate juice product containing only 2% pomegranate juice.

POM prepares for battle with Ocean Spray as FTC false advertising case drags on – and on…

18-Oct-2011 By Elaine Watson

It is now increasingly likely that a judgment in the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) false advertising case against POM Wonderful will not be issued before POM squares up with rival Ocean Spray next month at a trial the cranberry juice giant has unsuccessfully...

Researchers develop techniques to detect pomegranate juice adulteration

01-Dec-2010

Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have developed tests to measure the purity of pomegranate juice and juice blends, funded by a $50,000 one-year grant from juice company POM Wonderful.

Pomegranate juice may reduce kidney dialysis complications: Study

19-Nov-2010 By Nathan Gray

Pomegranate juice may reduce complications in kidney disease patients on dialysis, including the high morbidity rate due to infections and cardiovascular events, according to a preliminary study.

Pomegranate juice may slow prostate cancer recurrence: Study

28-Apr-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Men who have undergone treatment for prostate cancer could benefit from drinking pomegranate juice, according to findings of a new study from the US.

Berries and pomegranate - the ultimate Valentine's combo?

14-Feb-2008 By Stephen Daniells

Are berries and pomegranate more appropriate for lovers than
flowers and chocolates? Recent studies suggest benefits on heart
health and in the bedroom.

Pomegranate juice may ease erectile dysfunction

03-Jul-2007 By Stephen Daniells

A glass of pomegranate juice every day may help manage erectile
dysfunction, suggest results from a randomised, placebo-controlled,
double-blind, crossover pilot study.

False claims see Pomegreat juice ad dropped

14-Dec-2006 By staff reporter

An advert for pomegranate juice has been dropped in the UK after
the country's advert watchdog ruled it made illegal medicinal
claims.

Pomegranate test determines concentration

05-Oct-2006 By Ahmed ElAmin

With pomegranate rapidly assuming the status of the new super
fruit, a food laboratory hasreleased a testing system for
determining its concentration in products.

Pomegranate juice may cut Alzheimer's risk

03-Oct-2006 By Stephen Daniells

A daily glass of antioxidant-rich pomegranate juice could halve the
build-up of harmful proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease, says a
new animal study from the USA.

Pomegranate juice shows possible diabetes benefits

28-Aug-2006 By Stephen Daniells

A new Israeli study suggests that pomegranate juice could offer
health benefits for diabetics, despite the juice containing
significant sugar concentrations.

Pomegranate juice could slow prostate cancer growth

03-Jul-2006 By Stephen Daniells

Drinking a glass of pomegranate juice every day could slow the
growth of prostate cancer, researchers have reported for the first
time.

Pomegranate juice's heart benefits backed by study

19-Sep-2005 By staff writer

The evidence in favor of pomegranates is stacking up, as the latest
research indicates that drinking a glass of pomegranate juice each
day may be of benefit for patients with coronary heart disease.

Health benefits drive pomegranate juice sales in UK

23-Aug-2005 By Dominique Patton

Pomegranate juice is set to become one of Britain's most popular
fruit juices after recent coverage of the fruit's health benefits
prompt consumers to seek out the product.

Pomegranate might fight brain damage in babies

29-Jun-2005

A mouse study conducted at the Washington University School of
Medicine suggests that drinking pomegranate juice during pregnancy
may reduce the hypoxia ischemia-related brain injuries in babies,
writes Jess Halliday.

Pomegranate pick-me-up

30-Aug-2002

Pomegranate producer, Pom Wonderful, claims that its brand of
pomegranate juice has higher free radical scavenging activity, and
greater polyphenol content than red wine, cranberry juice and green
tea.