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How Pomegranate Can Help Prevent Cancer

Make sure you add this fruit to your diet if you want to avoid cancer!

By Chandana Rao

A popular quote on cancer goes like this, "Cancer does not have a face until it's yours or someone you know". Most of us would definitely agree with this quote, right?

Because, cancer is one of the most dangerous and fatal diseases which can affect humanity and there is no guarantee of a cure!

Normally, even when we suffer from minor diseases like a headache or stomach ache, we experience a lot of discomfort and pain and the symptoms could come in the way of our daily activities.

pomegranate health benefits

So, imagine being affected by a disease like cancer, which is the very epitome of pain and death! It can truly alter a person's life!

Although it is important that the patient with cancer and his/her loved ones remains strong and optimistic throughout the course of the treatment, sometimes it can be very hard to do so, because cancer is a disease which can be extremely devastating for everyone involved.

As we know, there are many kinds of diseases and ailments which affect people both physiologically and mentally.

Some of these diseases are curable, while some are only treatable with no permanent cure.

Cancer is a disease which can be cured (only certain types of cancer); however, the relapse rates for most curable types of cancers are very high!

Cancer is a disease which can affect anyone at any point in their lives, regardless of age and gender.

pomegranate health benefits

When there is a growth of cancerous cells in your body, which multiply at an abnormal rate, causing tissue and organ damage, a person is diagnosed with cancer.

Some of the most common types of cancer are breast cancer, lung cancer, blood cancer, etc.

Your diet habits, exposure to certain chemicals and pollution, smoking, etc., can lead to cancer.

A recent research study has stated that pomegranate can help prevent many types of cancers, naturally. Find out how, here.

How Pomegranate Can Help Prevent Cancer
Now, most of us are aware of the fact that consuming a healthy, balanced diet, which includes a good amount of fruits and vegetables is very important for health.

However, most of us do not realise that many fruits and vegetables can do more than just improve your health! They have the ability to treat and prevent certain dangerous diseases, including cancer!

So, it is very important to know the different health benefits of various fruits and vegetables.

pomegranate health benefits

Pomegranate is a colourful fruit that most of us love and it contains healthy nutrients like iron, magnesium, vitamin B6, vitamin C, potassium, etc.

Along with health benefits like treatment of depression naturally, preventing diabetes, boosting skin and hair health, etc., a recent research study has found that pomegranate can also prevent cancer!

The research study says that as pomegranate contains polyphenols and antioxidants it can prevent certain free radicals in the environment from affecting the body, thus preventing the growth of cancerous cells.

Also, as pomegranate is rich in vitamin C, it can boost your immune system to a significant extent and help the cells of your body to fight cancer-causing agents, thereby preventing the disease.

The research study has also noted the presence of tannins in pomegranate, which has the ability to prevent the growth of cancer-causing cells in the body.

So, in conclusion, pomegranate can indeed help in the prevention of cancer naturally, when consumed on a regular basis.

Story first published: Friday, October 20, 2017, 10:30 [IST]
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