Abstract

NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF POMEGRANATE: A REVIEW

Sagar Sabale*, Priya Rao and Ravindra Jadhav

Abstract

From antiquity, pomegranate (Punica granatum) had been used for various purposes throughout the world. Pomegranate is filed of enormous medicinal and nutritional values. It is consumed fresh as well as juice. India is second to Iran for pomegranate production. In vitro as well as in vivo studies have demonstrated that pomegranate shows antioxidant, antidiabetic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, anticancer and hypolipidemic activities. Cardiovascular and oral health is also improved with help of pomegranate. Current scenario of global market is demand for natural substances rather than synthetic. Pomegranate is full of nutritive and medicinal properties. In this study, we reviewed different uses of pomegranate especially the nutritional value. Pomegranate has potential for treating as well as preventive measures for various diseases.

Keywords: pomegranate, nutritional value, medicinal, health benefits.