The Healthy Prostate.com

Pomegranates have long been celebrated as both delicious and nutritious. The vibrant red jewel-like clusters of fruit and potent juices are recognized for having anti-cancer properties and has one of the highest concentrations of antioxidants found in any fruit. Now, new scientific research indicates that a glass of pomegranate juice a day may be as potent in Viagra in assisting men with erectile function. In the first clinical study of its kind, researchers found that men with erectile dysfunction who consumed one cup of pomegranate juice a day experienced stronger reactions when compared to drinking a placebo juice. The study was a "crossover" study, where the same group of men took both the pomegranate juice and the placebo juice over different four-week period. This allowed the study to investigate the efficacy of pomegranate in each man. About half of the men drinking pomegranate juice found erections easier to maintain. The juice may help increase blood flow to the penis, the essential physiological response needed for erections and sexual pleasure. According to study co-author Harin Padma-Nathan, MD, FACS, FRCS, Clinical Professor of Urology at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, “These findings are very encouraging as they suggest there is a non-invasive, non-drug way to potentially alleviate this quality of life issue that affects so many men. For men with ED, it is important to maintain a healthy diet and exercise. Drinking pomegranate juice daily could be an important addition to the diet in the management of this condition.” Of course, no one is recommending that you replace your trusted Viagra with pomegranate juice. Further research is needed, and will surely reveal more health-giving properties to benefit men and women alike. Meanwhile, why not treat yourself to a tall glass of ruby red pomegranate juice? The health benefits are well-established, and you may find that you get some unexpected sexual benefits as well.