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Pomegranate juice, particularly consumed with seeds included, may reduce arterial plaque buildup by a significant amount, based on observations made by Ryan Fernando, a clinical nutrition counselor. A study cited by Ryan Fernando, showed that participants who consumed pomegranate extract or juice blended with seeds daily for a year had up to a 35 percent reduction in carotid intima-media thickness …

Studies suggest that drinking pomegranate juice may help lower your systolic and diastolic blood pressure, although findings are mixed. The effect may be due to antioxidants in pomegranate that block angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), the same enzyme targeted by high blood pressure medications like Vasotec (enalapril) and Lotensin (benazepril). Jump to Key Takeaways. How Effective Is It in Lowering Blood Pressure? …