Pomegranates are superfoods, and rich in phytochemicals potassium, vitamin C, polyphenols and vitamin B6. Pomegranate juice may have two to three times the antioxidant power of equal amounts of green tea or red wine. Pomegranates help prevent atherosclerosis. As little as ¼ cup of pomegranate juice daily may improve cardiovascular health by reducing oxidation of LDL cholesterol. Pomegranates possess potent anti-inflammatory phytochemicals, and consumption of pomegranate juice has been shown to lower blood pressure in hypertensive volunteers. Studies of several fruit juices and wines have reported the highest polyphenols concentration in pomegranate juice followed by red wine and cranberry juice.