| High blood pressure is dangerous in part because it rarely causes symptoms at first but is a risk factor for many other conditions. According to data gathered as part of the Framingham Heart Study, people who have high blood pressure are at significantly increased risk of developing dangerous conditions related to high blood pressure. In this study, for every 10 mm Hg increase in systolic pressure, there was a doubling of the risk of having a heart attack or stroke or of having kidney failure (Kannel WB 2003; Klag MJ et al 2003; Wolf PA 2003). Pomegranates are fast becoming known as one of the healthiest foods we can eat, largely because of their beneficial effects on cardiovascular health (Aviram M et al 2001). While many people drink pomegranate juice, pomegranate extract may hold even greater benefits. The benefit of supplementing with pomegranate extract (rather than drinking the juice or eating the fruit) is that the extract, unlike the juice, contains virtually no sugar or calories, and requires no refrigeration to maintain optimal quality. Interestingly, commercial pomegranate juice and whole fruit extracts contain beneficial phytonutrients that are not obtained from eating the pomegranate fruit itself (Gil MI et al 2000). In particular, punicalagins, the primary antioxidant found in pomegranates, are concentrated in the husk and in the juice of the whole fruit (Gil MI et al 2000). While some pomegranate products are standardized to contain high levels of ellagic acid (an antioxidant and phytonutrient that has anticancer potential), focusing on ellagic acid alone is unlikely to provide optimal synergy among the phytonutrients found within pomegranates (Lansky EP 2006). Emerging research suggests that products standardized in punicalagins confer the greatest benefit by providing the highest levels of pomegranate antioxidants. Scientists are now studying pomegranate extract to uncover the many advantages it may have for human health. Pomegranates contain an array of beneficial phytonutrients such as phenolic compounds and tannins, including punicalagins, which are unique to pomegranates. Several compounds in pomegranates are potent antioxidants and ACE inhibitors (Aviram M et al 2001). Researchers have determined that oxidative stress can disrupt the balance of vasoconstricting and vasodilating biochemicals in the endothelium, contributing to high blood pressure and endothelial dysfunction. By quenching oxidative stress, antioxidants may help prevent vasoconstriction, lower blood pressure, and promote healthy endothelial function (Kitiyakara C et al 1998). Scientists believe that pomegranates, a potent source of antioxidants, may promote healthy blood pressure levels by enhancing the activity and preventing the degradation of an important vasodilating agent. These benefits may also lead to improvements in endothelial function (Ignarro LJ et al 2006). | Why Focusing on Lowering Your Blood Sugar Could Be a Mistake 
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