Consuming pomegranate juice consistently can lead to significant reductions in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, suggesting its potential cardioprotective benefits.
A systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted to investigate the correlation between pomegranate juice consumption and its effects on blood pressure. A comprehensive search was performed in Medline and Scopus databases to identify relevant randomized placebo-controlled trials (RCTs). The collected data from eligible studies were subsequently analyzed using a random-effects model. Additionally, quality assessment, sensitivity analysis, and evaluation of potential publication bias were carried out using standard methods.
The findings showed that pomegranate juice was effective in significantly reducing both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, regardless of the duration of consumption and the dose consumed each day. These results remained stable even after sensitivity analyses. Furthermore, even doses greater than 240 cc recorded a nearly significant effect in reducing diastolic blood pressure. Thus, the study suggests the consistent effects of pomegranate juice consumption on lowering blood pressure.
