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Pomegranate extract

Also called: punica granatum

Extract of pomegranate fruit or peel.

Why people take it
Heart, prostate.
What the evidence says
Limited evidence.
How it is usually taken
Usually 250 mg to 1 g of extract, or juice.
Be careful
May interact with some medicines like grapefruit does.
Medicines it can interact with
May affect warfarin and some blood pressure medicines.

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Common questions

What is Pomegranate extract?

Extract of pomegranate fruit or peel.

Why do people take Pomegranate extract?

Heart, prostate.

Does Pomegranate extract work?

Limited evidence.

How much Pomegranate extract do people take?

Usually 250 mg to 1 g of extract, or juice.

Is Pomegranate extract safe?

May interact with some medicines like grapefruit does.

Does Pomegranate extract interact with medicines?

May affect warfarin and some blood pressure medicines.

Sources and further reading

Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.

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