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Pomegranates are a type of fruit that contains a variety of medicinally active compounds. Due to these compounds, pomegranates may be effective at treating or preventing several conditions, including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and atherosclerosis. Although early research suggests that this fruit is effective for several uses, more research is necessary to confirm these findings. You may not be able to safely use pomegranates medicinally if you have certain allergies or health conditions, such as low blood pressure.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD