Pomegranates are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. Pomegranates are also rich in several antioxidant and polyphenolic compounds, such as ellagic acid, anthocyanins and hydrolyzed tannins, which can help to reduce arterial blood pressure and inflammation and help prevent plaque formation. In addition, pomegranate inhibits the activity of serum angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), helping to lower blood pressure and prevent cardiovascular disease. Besides that, pomegranates also help lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) and improve total cholesterol/HDL and LDL/HDL cholesterol ratios.
The main components of olive leaves are oleuropein and its derivatives, hydroxytyrosol (HT), polyphenols, triterpenes and flavonoids. Among them, oleuropein and hydroxytyrosol have powerful antioxidant functions, which help to fight inflammation, prevent platelet aggregation, improve cholesterol, improve blood sugar, kill bacteria and maintain cardiovascular and neurological health. In addition, olive leaf extract can directly and indirectly inhibit L-type calcium channels, dilate blood vessels and lower blood pressure.