Pomegranate juice has become popular in the past few years, but does it really live up to the hype? It looks like it.

Several recent studies have shown significant potential health benefits from drinking pomegranate juice. Here are eleven:

Fights Breast Cancer
Studies in Israel show that pomegranate juice destroys breast cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone. It may also prevent breast cancer cells from forming.

Lung Cancer Prevention
Studies in mice show that pomegranate juice may inhibit the development of lung cancer.

Slows Prostate Cancer
It slowed the growth of prostate cancer in mice.

Keeps PSA Levels Stable
In a study of 50 men who had undergone treatment for prostate cancer, 8 ounces of pomegranate juice per day kept PSA levels stable, reducing the need for further treatment such as chemotherapy or hormone therapy.

Protects the Neonatal Brain
Studies show that maternal consumption of pomegranate juice may protect the neonatal brain from damage after injury.

Prevention of Osteoarthritis
Several studies indicate that pomegranate juice may prevent cartilage deterioration.

Protects the Arteries
It prevents plaque from building up in the arteries and may reverse previous plaque buildup.

Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention
It may prevent and slow Alzheimer’s disease. In one study, mice bred to develop Alzheimer’s disease were given pomegranate juice. They accumulated significantly less amyloid plaque than control mice and they performed mental tasks better.

Lowers Cholesterol
It lowers LDL (bad cholesterol) and raises HDL (good cholesterol).

Lowers Blood Pressure
One study showed that drinking 1.7 ounces of pomegranate juice per day lowered systolic blood pressure by as much as 5 percent.

Dental Protection
Research suggests that drinking pomegranate juice may be a natural way to prevent dental plaque.

There is strong evidence that eating certain foods can significantly cut a person’s risk of lung cancer. Here’s a list of ten powerful lung protectors:

Cruciferous Vegetables
Compounds found in cruciferous vegetables like cauliflower, broccoli, and watercress have been shown to halt the progression of lung cancer in both human and animal studies.

Pomegranate Juice
Studies in mice show that pomegranate juice may inhibit the development of lung cancer.

Turmeric
Studies show that turmeric may inhibit the growth of and induce apoptosis in non-small cell lung cancer.

Apples
People who eat a lot of apples may reduce their risk of developing lung cancer by up to 50 percent thanks to their high levels of flavonoids quercetin and naringin.

White Grapefruit
Like apples, white grapefruit contains high levels of quercetin and naringin. Research shows that people who eat a lot of white grapefruit have a lower incidence of lung cancer.

Onions
Another food with high levels of quercetin and naringin, research shows that people who eat a lot of onions reduce their risk of lung cancer by as much as 50 percent.