date:Jun 19, 2012
on of pomegranate juice for a four-week period did not influence PWV. This was contrary to our hypothesis that ingestion of a juice rich in polyphenolic antioxidant compounds would reduce arterial stiffness,said the study.
Polyphenols or potassium could be the drivers
Lynnet al.also found no impact on plasma antioxidant status, but noticed a large drop in blood pressure among participants that was higher than drops observed in other studies by dietary interventions of sodium and potassium.
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