Punicic Acid: A Potential Nutraceutical Compound in Pomegranate Seed Oil and Its Cardiovascular Benefits
Pomegranate seed oil (PSO) is rich in punicic acid (PA), a conjugated isomer of α-linolenic acid, and exhibits a range of pharmacological properties. Given the significant role of nutraceuticals in the prevention of various diseases, PA stands out as an important phytoconstituent within this categor...
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| description | Pomegranate seed oil (PSO) is rich in punicic acid (PA), a conjugated isomer of α-linolenic acid, and exhibits a range of pharmacological properties. Given the significant role of nutraceuticals in the prevention of various diseases, PA stands out as an important phytoconstituent within this category. This review aimed to examine the composition of PSOs and their positive effects on cardiovascular risk factors. PA possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as aids in managing obesity and diabetes while improving lipid profiles. Additionally, the diverse cardiovascular health benefits associated with PSO consumption are detailed. There are various health benefits that are derived from PSO consumption; however, despite these promising findings, there remains a critical need for further clinical studies to validate these effects. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-94f42e78693c4ee79db120732e25b67c2025-08-20T03:32:32ZengMDPI AGFoods2304-81582025-07-011414241210.3390/foods14142412Punicic Acid: A Potential Nutraceutical Compound in Pomegranate Seed Oil and Its Cardiovascular BenefitsManal Almoraie0Jeremy Spencer1Carol Wagstaff2Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading RG6 6DZ, UKDepartment of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading RG6 6DZ, UKDepartment of Food and Nutritional Sciences, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading RG6 6DZ, UKPomegranate seed oil (PSO) is rich in punicic acid (PA), a conjugated isomer of α-linolenic acid, and exhibits a range of pharmacological properties. Given the significant role of nutraceuticals in the prevention of various diseases, PA stands out as an important phytoconstituent within this category. This review aimed to examine the composition of PSOs and their positive effects on cardiovascular risk factors. PA possesses potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, as well as aids in managing obesity and diabetes while improving lipid profiles. Additionally, the diverse cardiovascular health benefits associated with PSO consumption are detailed. There are various health benefits that are derived from PSO consumption; however, despite these promising findings, there remains a critical need for further clinical studies to validate these effects.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/14/14/2412pomegranate seed oilpunicic acidpharmacologicalconsumptionnutraceutical |
| spellingShingle | Manal Almoraie Jeremy Spencer Carol Wagstaff Punicic Acid: A Potential Nutraceutical Compound in Pomegranate Seed Oil and Its Cardiovascular Benefits Foods pomegranate seed oil punicic acid pharmacological consumption nutraceutical |
| title | Punicic Acid: A Potential Nutraceutical Compound in Pomegranate Seed Oil and Its Cardiovascular Benefits |
| title_full | Punicic Acid: A Potential Nutraceutical Compound in Pomegranate Seed Oil and Its Cardiovascular Benefits |
| title_fullStr | Punicic Acid: A Potential Nutraceutical Compound in Pomegranate Seed Oil and Its Cardiovascular Benefits |
| title_full_unstemmed | Punicic Acid: A Potential Nutraceutical Compound in Pomegranate Seed Oil and Its Cardiovascular Benefits |
| title_short | Punicic Acid: A Potential Nutraceutical Compound in Pomegranate Seed Oil and Its Cardiovascular Benefits |
| title_sort | punicic acid a potential nutraceutical compound in pomegranate seed oil and its cardiovascular benefits |
| topic | pomegranate seed oil punicic acid pharmacological consumption nutraceutical |
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