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'Indeed, it is a toss up as to whether pomegranate is better as a preventive of cancer or of atherosclerosis. Pomegranate decreases LDL and susceptibility to aggregation, and reduces lipid peroxidation.
Over a period of time it significantly reduces atherosclerotic plaque. It inhibits serum angiotensin converting enzyme activity and reduces systolic blood pressure.
It has been proven to inhibit development of atherosclerotic lesions in humans and in animals, even reversing carotid artery stenosis. And it reduces malondialdehyde, a significant reflection of free radical metabolism.'
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