Pomegranate: An Exotic Fruit with Rich Antioxidants
Journal Title: International Journal of Food, Nutrition and Dietetics - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Pomegranates are being hyped up as a miracle drug since ancient times. It is an exotic fruit having many therapeutic benefits. They are rich source of Antioxidants, Vitamin C, Potassium, Iron, Fiber, and many of phytochemicals compounds which have protective health effects against cardiovascular, oncological. and neurological disorders. Several evidence also suggest that pomegranate have more therapeutic benefits.
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K. Silambuselvi
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- DOI 10.21088/ijfnd.2322.0775.5217.5
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