Pomegranate seed oil
Also known as: Pomegranate Seed Oil, Punicic Acid
Overview
Pomegranate seed oil is most often used for Cardiovascular Health. The Examine Database covers High Cholesterol, Immune Health, and 1 other condition.
Benefits
Punicic Acid is the main fatty acid found in Pomegranate Seed Oil and found in Pomegranates, it may contribute to many of the health benefits associated with Pomegranates.
How it works
Pomegranate seed oil is linked to 3 conditions and outcomes.
Side effects
Studies that use pomegranate seed oil use 400mg of a 72% punicic acid seed oil. While this appears to be in the bioactive range of punicic acid, it is not known if this is an optimal dosage or not.
Dosage
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FAQs
What are other names for Pomegranate seed oil?
Note that Pomegranate seed oil is also known as: Pomegranate Seed Oil, Punicic Acid. Pomegranate seed oil should not be confused with: Pomegranates (the fruit the oil comes from), Punicalagins (polyphenols in pomegranates).