The Polyphenolics and Health Effects of Pomegranate

Abstract

<jats:p>Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is a useful fruit which mostly consumed as fresh fruit and can also be used as a various of processed products. Reports proved pomegranate were beneficial to health. Polyphenolic compounds in pomegranate especially ellagitannin (hydrolyzed), anthocyanins, gallotannin,and ellagic acid can maintain oral hygiene, healthy skin from the effects of free radicals caused by UV radiation, has the ability to synthesize cholesterol, destroying free radicals in the human vascular system and can prevent prostate cancer. In vitro and in vivo test has shown the fruit is acting as anti diabetic drug, and hypolipidemic, anticarcinogenic, antibacterial, anti inflamation, and antiviral. This review presenting an overview about the bioactive compound contents, physiological and health function of the fruit.</jats:p>

Feed intake of selected vegetables and fruits by coconut lorikeet (Trichoglossus haematodus) in a colony system

“…The arils, apart from water (85%), contain sugars, pectin, organic acids, phenolics, and flavonoids principally anthocyanins (Viuda-Martos et al 2010). According to Nge et al (2015), the pomegranate is an antioxidant-rich fruit. The taste is governed mainly by the presence of sugars (glucose and fructose) and organic acids (primarily citric and malic acids).…”

Effect Of Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) Fraction In Reducing Total Blood Cholesterol Levels and Triglyceride in Mice (Mus muscullus L.)

“…Based on the results of the above study, it is known that 92% of pomegranates contain powerful antioxidants (Nge et al, 2015). The benefits of pomegranates in the fight against free radicals that can cause degenerative diseases have been widely studied by scientists (Muflihunna et al, 2014).…”

“…Based on the results above shows that the mice given 100 mg/grBB of pomegranate water methanol fraction has the effect of reducing total blood cholesterol levels which is almost comparable to the blood given simvastatin. This is because 92% of pomegranates have antioxidant content (Nge et al, 2015). The presence of antioxidant compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, and saponins.…”

“…The treatment group gave a dose of 100 mg / grBB of pomegranate water methanol fraction was able to reduce the maximum and is a dose which is appropriate compared to other doses, this reduction is almost comparable to the decrease in the treatment group given simvastatin which if consumed continuously has adverse side effects for the body. Mechanism of flavonoid compounds can reduce total cholesterol levels by inhibiting 3-Hydroxy -3-Methyl-Glutaryl-CoenzymeA (HMG-CoA) reductase that causes a decrease in cholesterol synthesis and increases the number of LDL receptors contained in the liver cell membranes and extrahepatic tissue so that levels total cholesterol will decrease, with a decrease in total cholesterol levels, LDL which functions as a means of transporting lipids in the blood will decrease in levels (Nge et al, 2015). Saponins form a complex that is insoluble with cholesterol, thereby preventing the absorption of cholesterol in the small intestine.…”

“…Pomegranate is a fruit that comes from the Middle East. The potential for antioxidants in pomegranates is very high, which is around 92% (Nge et al, 2015). The function of antioxidants to inhibit the formation of degenerative diseases such as hypercholesterolemia (Mutia et al, 2018).…”