High blood pressure, or hypertension, is when the force of blood pumping through the arteries in the body is too high. Long-term hypertension can cause serious health problems, including heart disease. Blood pressure can be lowered through a change in diet and lifestyle, such as eating foods low in sodium and exercising. Studies show that pomegranate can significantly reduce blood pressure due to its anti-atherosclerotic and anti-oxidative properties. One such study showed a 36 percent reduction in serum angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) and a 5 percent reduction in systolic blood pressure following a 2-week consumption of pomegranate juice.

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