10 Benefits Of Pomegranates
Pomegranates Benefit #8: Memory
With so much information and stimuli being thrown our way, it can be difficult to remember all the information to which we are being exposed. Pomegranates have been linked to memory improvement.
In one study, it was revealed pomegranate supplementation had protective effects against memory dysfunction in individuals who just undergone heart surgery. Memory dysfunction is common after heart surgery because the trauma can cause oxidative stress. Pomegranates being rich in polyphenols appears to have protective effects of this instance. Through the study, it was found that the patients who were given the supplementation performed better when given memory retention tasks. In another study, mice who were supplemented with pomegranate performed better at memory tasks in comparison to a placebo group
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