Pomegranate Extract
Antioxidant
Also known as: Pomegranate, Punica granatum, Pomegranate polyphenols, Ellagic acid, Punicalagins
B
Grade B💊 100-500 mg extract or 200-500 mL juice daily🎯 4 primary uses🔗 3 synergies⚠️ Review warnings
Levels upHeart & Longevity+50 pts
Overview
Potent antioxidant fruit extract rich in punicalagins and ellagic acid. Supports cardiovascular health, exercise performance, and prostate health.
Primary Uses
Antioxidant supportCardiovascular healthExercise recoveryProstate health
Frequently Asked About Pomegranate Extract
How much Pomegranate Extract should I take?
The typical effective range is 100-500 mg extract or 200-500 mL juice daily. Individual needs vary based on age, body weight, diet, and goals — start at the lower end and adjust based on response. Always consult a healthcare provider before starting a new supplement.
When is the best time to take Pomegranate Extract?
Any time. Consistency matters more than perfect timing — pick a daily anchor (e.g. with breakfast or before bed) and stick with it.
Should I take Pomegranate Extract with food?
Optional.
Does Pomegranate Extract interact with medications?
Yes — known interactions include May enhance blood pressure medications and Theoretical interaction with statins (CYP3A4). If you take any prescription medication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before starting Pomegranate Extract.
What does Pomegranate Extract pair well with?
Pomegranate Extract stacks well with Beetroot, Grape seed extract, and Green tea — these combinations either improve absorption or work synergistically toward common goals.
Who should not take Pomegranate Extract?
Pomegranate Extract should be avoided or used with caution by people with None known. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should consult a healthcare provider before use.
What are the side effects of Pomegranate Extract?
Most people tolerate Pomegranate Extract well. The most commonly reported side effects are Generally well tolerated and Rare GI upset. Side effects are usually dose-dependent — lowering the dose often resolves them.
Dosage
Typical range
100-500 mg extract or 200-500 mL juice daily
Timing
Any time
With food
Optional
Duration
Safe long-term
Special Populations
Cardiovascular support, athletes, prostate health
Research & Studies
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Mechanism of Action
- • Rich in punicalagins and ellagic acid
- • Powerful antioxidant activity
- • Supports nitric oxide production
- • May inhibit aromatase
- • Anti-inflammatory effects
Evidence Quality
Evidence Grade B
Good evidence for antioxidant effects and cardiovascular benefits
Safety & Contraindications
Serious Warnings
- • None significant
Contraindications
- • None known
Common Side Effects
- • Generally well tolerated
- • Rare GI upset
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Consult healthcare provider
Liver & Kidney Notes
Safe
Interactions
💊 Medications
- • May enhance blood pressure medications
- • Theoretical interaction with statins (CYP3A4)
🧪 Supplements
- • Works well with other antioxidants
🍽️ Food & Alcohol
- • No significant interactions
Stacking & Synergies
Pairs Well With
Avoid Combining With
None significant
Best Goal Synergies
Antioxidant protectionCardiovascular healthExercise performance
Buying Guide
What to Look For
- • Standardized extract
- • Whole fruit preferred
- • Third-party tested
Standardization Markers
Punicalagins contentEllagic acid contentORAC value
Adulteration risk
Moderate
Practical Notes
- • Whole fruit extract preferred over juice concentrate
- • Punicalagins are key active compounds
- • Popular for prostate health in men
Tags
antioxidantcardiovascularpolyphenolfruit-extract
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Last reviewed: August 2026 by the Formulate Research Team. Sources cited above; methodology and scoring criteria published here.
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Formulate Research Team. (2026, August). Pomegranate Extract — Evidence-Based Supplement Guide. Formulate Supplement Encyclopedia. https://app.formulate-health.app/learning/supplements/pomegranate-extract
Educational content based on published research and our scoring methodology. Not medical advice — consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting, stopping, or changing supplements, especially if you take medications, are pregnant, or have a medical condition.