Kingdom Building Ministries of Macon
Seek ye first the Kingdom of God and his Righteousness and all these things will be added unto you. Matthew 6:33
Pomegranates
The seeds of this wonder fruit are bursting with antioxidants, like vitamin C, that prevent fine lines, wrinkles and dryness by neutralizing the free radicals that weather skin. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that higher vitamin C intake lessened the likelihood of dryness and wrinkles in middle-aged women. Also in the fruit's arsenal: anthocyanins (which help increase collagen production, giving skin a firmer look) and ellagic acid (a natural chemical that reduces inflammation caused by UV damage).
Pomegranates are good for your “insides”, but special compounds found in this fruit could help you look more beautiful on the outside too – by reducing skin wrinkling and sun damage. What are the benefits of pomegranate for skin health and aging? A compound in pomegranate may help reduce the breakdown of collagen, the protein that gives skin its useful vitality – and prevents wrinkling and sagging.
1. It helps to hydrate dry skin. Pomegranate juice is actually better at replenishing dry, dull skin. It is also a great plant-derived source of vitamin C, which studies have shown can decrease skin roughness when applied topically.
2. It combats inflammation from acne breakouts. A pimple forms when bacteria infects the oil glands of the skin. When this occurs, the body sends white blood cells called neutrophils to the site of the pimple; when these neutrophils digest the bacteria, they die mix with the bacteria and other debris in the pimple. This whole process also triggers inflammation, which is what is responsible for zits’ red, swollen appearance. “The antioxidants in pomegranates will help to reduce that inflammation,”
3. It protects our bodies against the sun and environment. Overexposure to harmful UV rays and pollution causes oxidative damage to our skin cells, and can increase one’s risk of developing wrinkles, age spots, sunburn and even cancer. According to Dr. Marmur, the antioxidants (namely polyphenols) found in pomegranates help to protect our cells from such oxidative stress. Pomegranate-derived products have also been found to play a vital role in repairing DNA damage.
4. It stimulates collagen production. Our skin naturally begins to sag and lose firmness as we grow older. Pomegranates are full of ellagic acid, an antioxidant that has shown promising results in reducing collagen breakdown.
