The benefits and harm of pomegranate juice for women

A noble ruby ​​shade, an exquisite combination of sweetness and sourness ... Pomegranate juice is difficult to confuse with some other, so expressive and unforgettable is its taste.And what are the beneficial properties of this natural product for the female body?

The chemical composition of pomegranate juice includes a large amount of acids of organic origin, which ensure its sour taste. The latter is also explained by the high concentration of vitamin C, which is a known immunostimulating and antioxidant element. In this regard, the juice is useful for digestive organs. Acceleration of metabolism and lipid metabolism, which is also a consequence of the high acidity of the juice, makes it possible to lose weight with it.

Antioxidant is also vitamin E. There are also vitamins of group B (B5, 6, 12), A and PP. Many of them are involved in the production of specific hormones of the female body.

Among the vital components for the body in the juice are calcium, phosphorus, sodium, magnesium, potassium, iron. The composition of fresh pomegranate contains carbohydrates and easily digestible protein compounds and amino acids. Carbohydrates are represented mainly by fructose, sucrose and glucose.

Calorie juice is 63 kcal per 100 ml of pure product. If you compare the juice and whole fruit, the latter is more concentrated, it contains a record amount of vitamins, minerals, acids, antioxidants.

• The richness of the vitamin and mineral composition makes pomegranate juice one of the effective products that stimulate and strengthen the immune system.
• It has a positive effect on the heart and blood vessels, because it contains a lot of iron, calcium and magnesium. The last two elements have a strengthening effect on the heart muscle, and a sufficient amount of iron prevents the development of anemia. The optimal content of this element is a guarantee that the blood carries a sufficient amount of oxygen to organs and tissues.
• Vitamin PP or nicotinic acid improves the permeability of small vessels, reduces the content of "bad" cholesterol. In combination with vitamin C, which increases the elasticity of blood vessels, nicotinic acid helps prevent the formation of cholesterol plaques. This, in turn, reduces the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
• Pomegranate juice is useful in atherosclerosis, varicose veins. With regular use of juice can normalize high blood pressure.
• Vitamins of group B have a positive effect on the state of the nervous system. Regular intake of juice allows you to eliminate traces of chronic fatigue, cope with depression, improve sleep. Vitamin B12, in addition, helps to eliminate toxins, its sufficient amount in the body facilitates the work of the liver.

• Vitamin B6 is involved in protein metabolism, and together with sodium regulates the water-salt balance. The benefits for women in the use of pomegranate juice is also in the fact that it removes excess fluid from the body. This allows you to get rid of puffiness, prevent the formation of cellulite.
• Phosphorus present in juice stimulates cerebral circulation. Juice is especially useful for women with increased intellectual loads. It improves memory and concentration, allows for a quick "reboot" of the brain.
• Successfully in the drink and the combination of calcium with vitamin C. The first is known to be necessary for the formation of a strong and healthy bone system. The presence of ascorbicum improves calcium absorption. In this regard, juice is recommended to include in your drinking diet for women over 50 years old, because during this period calcium is more actively washed out of the body and the risk of fractures increases, including a dangerous hip fracture.

• Pomegranate juice is actively used for weight loss. This is primarily due to the high content of acids. Getting into the digestive tract, they stimulate the production of gastric juice, preparing it for further digestion of food. As a result, the food is quickly and fully processed, which excludes the possibility of the beginning of fermentation processes, and therefore, prevents bloating, a feeling of heaviness, flatulence.
• These same acids of organic origin, as well as some other components of the juice, activate lipid metabolism, that is, they provoke the breakdown of fat cells. Metabolic processes are accelerated, due to the diuretic effect, toxins and wastes are removed from the body.
• Drink before eating juice suppresses hunger. And thanks to the rich mineral and vitamin composition, it compensates for the lack of beneficial properties in the body, which always occurs when monodiets and strict diets are observed.

• However, the positive effect of pomegranate juice on the digestive tract organs does not end there. Due to tannins, pomegranate juice exhibits an antiseptic and antibacterial effect. It reduces the risk of intestinal and dysenteric as well as tubercle bacillus spread.
• These same antiseptic, and in addition, wound-healing characteristics of the drink can be used to treat wounds and inflammations in the oral mucosa.
• Pomegranate juice strengthens, therefore, helps with diarrhea, violation of the chair. Unlike many fruit and berry fresh juices, pomegranate drink is the only one allowed for diarrhea. The pectin contained in it will help remove toxins and poisons from the body, the juice will have an astringent effect, and a high mineral content will help eliminate their deficiency in the body, which always occurs during diarrhea.
• Pomegranate juice contains a special substance - Ellagotanin. Its advantage is the ability to protect women from breast cancer.
• The high content of antioxidants and vitamin A (retinol) has a positive effect on the skin. Its tone increases, aging processes slow down. With regular intake improves the complexion.

• Vitamin E is also associated with the menstrual cycle. With its deficiency a woman has amenorrhea, decreased libido. Reflected a similar lack of vitamin and on the exterior - the skin becomes dry, flakes.
• Retinol is also involved in the production of female sex hormones. The latter ensure the functioning of the female reproductive system, the regularity of the menstrual cycle.
• Among the variety of acids in the composition of the juice special attention should be paid to the folic, so necessary for the woman's body. It demonstrates antianemic effect, that is, it accelerates blood formation processes and does not allow hemoglobin to decrease. It is very important for every woman, because a considerable amount of blood is lost during menstruation. A sufficient amount of folic acid during pregnancy is extremely important, since in the first trimester it is necessary for the formation of fetal nerve cells. Folic acid is also needed to prevent preterm labor, damage to the membranes.

• During pregnancy, a ruby ​​shade drink has a calming and tonic effect, and also helps to cope with toxemia due to its sour and refreshing taste.
• The functioning of the female genital organs, in particular, the functioning of the ovaries, is also affected by nicotinic acid. Above it was already mentioned about its action on the vascular system, therefore it is possible to speak about the complex “work” of vitamin PP in the female body.
• Stimulation of the endocrine system of the ovaries can reduce such unpleasant manifestations of menopause, as confusion, memory impairment, apathy and irritability.

• A large amount of acids in the juice gives not only good, but also is harmful. In this regard, you should not drink a drink with a high acidity of the stomach, since this will only aggravate such conditions.
• To refuse to drink it is necessary for acute and chronic forms of diseases of the digestive tract. First of all, we are talking about peptic ulcer, gastritis, pancreatitis.
• Pomegranate juice strengthens, therefore, with a tendency to constipation, the presence of hemorrhoids, it is recommended to abandon it or reduce the amount of consumed drink. If it is abused, the likelihood of constipation and abdominal pain, bloating caused by them is high.
• Due to the high acidity, pomegranate juice has a detrimental effect on tooth enamel. It is especially dangerous in case of increased sensitivity of the teeth. It is possible to level this feature, using the juice in diluted form and through a straw.
• During pregnancy, pomegranate juice is not prohibited, but it is better to dilute it with water or carrot, apple juice (1: 1 ratio).
• During breastfeeding, juice is allowed, but on condition that it does not have negative consequences for the health of the baby. The use of juice in this period is due to its ability to restore the hormones of a woman, to strengthen the immune system.
• Finally, pomegranate allergy is a contraindication to taking the juice of this fruit. However, even in the absence of allergies, it is important not to abuse the drink.

It is important to remember that freshly squeezed pomegranate juice (namely, this is useful for the body) is a highly concentrated composition. You can not use it in its pure form, it should be diluted with boiled water. For 1 part juice, take 1 or 2 parts water. In order to strengthen the immunity of such a diluted drink in the absence of contraindications, it is permissible to drink 1-3 cups once a day.

Enter the drink in your diet should be with small doses. First, it is better to prepare a drink with a large addition of water. If after this there is no negative reaction from the body, you can gradually increase the concentration of pomegranate juice, reducing the amount of water in the drink. However, even in the absence of deterioration, the volume of the concentrate should not exceed 50%.

If the task is to increase hemoglobin, then pomegranate juice should be diluted with beetroot. It is rather simple to prepare it - you should grate a raw vegetable on a fine grater or scroll through a meat grinder and squeeze the resulting gruel through gauze folded in 2-3 layers. Drink the mixture should be twice a day for at least 2-3 months.

In order to improve digestion, fruit juice, diluted with water or mineral water, is drunk half an hour before meals. Dosage - 100 ml. It should be drunk before lunch and dinner. But from drinking before breakfast, on an empty stomach, it is better to abstain.

The unloading express diet on pomegranate juice has been widely used. It lasts no more than a day and involves drinking 1.5-2 liters of water diluted with water during this period. Water should also be drunk separately, at least 1 liter of pure water should be consumed per day.

If the diet is too difficult, then you can enter the low-fat kefir. Daily intake - no more than 500 ml. It is impossible to arrange such a “discharge” in the presence of contraindications, for any chronic and acute diseases, during the period of active growth and development of the body, as well as during pregnancy, lactation.

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