Come summer, and with it the urge to keep sipping something that is not just refreshing but also gives you energy. And so, according to experts, drinking fresh pomegranate juice in the morning not only works to hydrate you but also has immense benefits for your overall well-being.

Derived from squeezing or pressing the arils to extract the liquid, pomegranate juice is known for its vibrant ruby-red colour and distinct flavour. It is packed with antioxidants, especially polyphenols, which protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. And so, a few reasons why you must have it in the morning include:

Many people wake up with chronic inflammation, which contributes to many deadly conditions, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer. Eating pomegranates prevents the inflammation associated with these chronic conditions.

It is also attributed to compounds known as punicalagin, which have high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Being rich in polyphenolic compounds, anaar juice benefits your heart health. If you have any heart issues, drinking the juice daily in the morning helps reduce the frequency and severity of chest pain, along with certain biomarkers that suggest a protective effect on heart health.

According to studies, drinking pomegranate juice also reduces the formation of kidney stones. Experts say pomegranate extract inhibits the mechanism associated with stone formation in those with recurrent kidney stones.

Additionally, studies have also found that pomegranate extract regulates the concentration of oxalates, calcium, and phosphates in the blood - common components of kidney stones.

According to experts, for those who exercise in the morning, pomegranate juice is the best workout drink. The polyphenols in pomegranates help increase exercise endurance.

Studies say the juice helps increase exhaustion time and improves performance in trained cyclists. It also strengthens both endurance and muscle recovery.

Pomegranates are loaded with antioxidants known as ellagitannins, which reduce inflammation in your body. They also protect your brain against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease by reducing oxidative damage and increasing the survival of brain cells.

Ellagitannins produce a compound in the gut known as urolithin A, studied for its ability to reduce inflammation in the brain and delay the onset of cognitive diseases.

Pomegranate juice also strengthens the health of your gut microbiome, which plays a key role in many aspects of health. It can increase the levels of beneficial gut bacteria, suggesting that it may have prebiotic effects. Prebiotics support a healthier gut microbiome and protect against many digestive issues like constipation, acid reflux, and heartburn.

Also, being rich in fibre and protein, pomegranate juice takes care of your bowel movements.

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