This magical fruit holds the secret to anti-ageing?

First Published | Sep 8, 2020, 5:04 PM IST

Pomegranates can keep you looking young, healthy and fit. Here's why

These ruby red jewels encased in thick leather seem to hold the key to anti-ageing according to a study by researchers in Switzerland.
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This natural fruit is likely to put anti-aging creams to shame because pomegranates, it seems, can make you look younger, by preventing wrinkles and other signs of aging.
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Researchers have discovered a particular molecule called Urolithin A that is said to help in rejuvenating skin cells, which slows down ageing, provided you have the right bacteria conditions.
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So far, researchers have tested this on rats and earthworms successfully.
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Early clinical trials, for humans, are underway, according to a report. "The scientists have already set up a company, Amazentis, to exploit the discovery, and early clinical trials testing finely calibrated doses of the molecule in human patients are under way in a number of European hospitals."
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Now, this powerful fruit can add another anti-ageing feather to its cap. Pomegranates also have other added health benefits such as: fighting cancer, keeping the heart healthy, reduces anemia among others.
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