The most important health benefit of pomegranates is slowing down of the skin-aging process. Pomegranate helps enhance cardiovascular health and is effective in treating anemia, ISNA quoted Masoumeh Joulana, a nutritionist as saying. Pomegranate also has antibacterial properties; therefore it can prevent tooth decay. The fruit is full of ‘ellagic acid’ which offers powerful protection against cancer. One medium pomegranate provides 40% of the daily requirement of Vitamin C. Pomegranate paste has the most health benefits of the fruit. Iran is the largest producer of the fruit in the world.
