Pomegranate and Prostate Cancer

11.22.05

Pomegranate is a popular fruit in the countries from Turkey to Bangladesh (Iran, Pakistan India etc). Pomegranate juice is a popular drink in the Middle East.

Best time to eat pomegranates are November and December. You can find in many grocery store in the USA.

One Pomegranate delivers 40% of an adult person's daily vitamin C requirement. It is also rich source of folic acid and antioxidants.

A new research done by scientists at University of Wisconsin, offers promise for prevention of prostate cancer (second leading cause of cancer death in the American men).

The research found that pomegranate juice was very effective against tumors in mouse skin. As the dose of the juice increased activity also increased (more cells died).

They are planning to test the similar research on the human being. It would be nice to know pomegranate may prevent prostate cancer. Then it is a good idea to start eating some pomegranate.

For more information Visit the University of WIsconsin