Sunday, January 9, 2011

Does pomegranate juice offer benefits for patients on dialysis?

Does pomegranate juice  offer benefits for patients on dialysis? A new study showed that infact it may help reduce inflammation thereby lowering cardiovascular morbidity of patients with chronic kidney disease. More studies need to be conducted to understand how oxidative stress is reduced by the antioxidant properties of pomegranate juice.

Reference:

American Society of Nephrology (2010, November 19). Pomegranate juice reduces damage to tissues, inflammation and infections, study suggests. American Society of Nephrology's 43rd Annual Meeting and Scientific Exposition ScienceDaily

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