Pomegranate juice is good for the heart, reduces the risk of oncological diseases and also increases sexual activity, according to the data of a new scientific study. Pomegranate juice is known to be rich in antioxidants that help improve blood circulation to the penis. The authors of the study found that pomegranate juice works in the same way as medication to treat erectile problems. Some of the drugs that increase erection contain nitric oxide, which significantly accelerates the expansion of blood vessels and, accordingly, increases blood circulation to the genitals, scientists explain the properties of pomegranate. The team’s clinical study involved 53 volunteers between the ages of 21 and 70 who complained of some degree of erectile dysfunction. For one month, the volunteers drank a glass of natural freshly squeezed pomegranate juice. After the end of the experimental period, more than half of the participants reported a significant improvement in their erectile functions. The authors of the study are confident that pomegranate juice has enormous potential in the treatment of patients suffering from erectile dysfunction. Pomegranate is rich in tannins, which are responsible for its tart taste. The sweetness of the fruit comes from the high content of monosaccharides such as fructose, glucose and sucrose. In addition to being extremely rich in antioxidants, pomegranate juice contains up to 378 mg of potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, sodium, iron, as well as aluminum, silicon, chromium, nickel and copper and vitamins C, B6, B12 and E. According to experts, this amazing fruit contains more antioxidants than other fruits (apples, currants, etc.), even red wine and green tea.