Pomegranate Improves

In the search to increase longevity, one promising candidate is pomegranate.

Among the root causes of many diseases are inflammation and oxidative stress. A recent meta-analysis has demonstrated that pomegranate significantly reduces both (Inflammopharmacology. 2023 Oct ;31(5):2283-2301).

But a new study introduces a novel way that pomegranate might contribute to longevity. GF-1 is a hormone that plays a role in longevity. It may even be a biological marker of ageing. This just published study of 72 adults between 55 and 70 found that taking 740mg of a pomegranate extract standardized for 30% punicalagin polyphenols significantly increased levels of IGF-1 compared to a placebo that had no significant effect.

The study concludes that by elevating IGF-1 levels, pomegranate extract has the “potential to support healthy aging in older adults.”
Nutrients. 2025 Sep 16;17(18):2974.

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