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Posted 8/22/2007 3:01 AM (GMT 0)
At a prostate cancer symposium last night at VM in Seattle, they discussed the benefits of Pomegranite juice and extract.  There will be another study happening soon.  When I've looked for the extract, I haven't found any recommendation for how much to take every day.  I know they mention 8 oz. of juice, but I'd rather take the extract.  Any other information here?
Posted 8/22/2007 3:58 AM (GMT 0)
The study with mice showed a better result with the extract.  Besides, I can't stand the juice, even with vodka.  (a joke....)  The internet and health food stores have various amounts.  I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations.

Posted 8/22/2007 4:47 AM (GMT 0)
I drink 8 oz of Pomegranate juice every day, just in case it helps anything.  I also eat one Brazil nut each day since they say a natural intake of selenium may help ward off additional cancer cells.  Most docs don't like selenium tablets... they perfer the natural way.   On my little blog ( http://pca-info.blogspot.com) , I have a section on "Diet and Prostate Cancer" that includes links to Pomegranate intake and information on other natural foods and supplements.  Perhaps those links have something on extract as well.   I also read recently that Pectin (from apples and other fruit) may aid in prostate cancer control (see below) "Common Component of Fruits, Vegetables Kills Prostate Cancer Cells" http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070820120710.htm Of course, I also suggest no one go out and overdo anything.   A lot of this stuff hasn’t been completely proven, so I just try to eat what my doctor told me should be a “heart healthy” diet. All the best, Idaho
Posted 8/22/2007 5:24 AM (GMT 0)
er,
I'm drinking the stuff even though it is like a laxitive to me. Extract ok but where. It's apparent that red wine and pomagranite are anti-cancer growth. But how much? I like the wine.

Tony
Posted 8/22/2007 10:01 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Guys,

I make a pomegranate smoothie for Don - much easier way to get the juice down. Pom juice, soy protien powder, blueberries, strawberries, raspberries with banana and some yogurt. It took some experimenting but ws worth it...s'good!

Susan
Posted 8/22/2007 12:15 PM (GMT 0)

Have been drinking a small amount of juice, (1/4 glass a day) for three months.

It seems to be  good for urinary function, but dont know whether it's of any benefit for PC 

Posted 8/22/2007 12:46 PM (GMT 0)

Couldn't handle the pom, but husband is drinking grape juice. Some benefits there for something, surely.

In researching pom for a recent article, I found suggestions that it "may" have the same properties as grapefruit juice in blocking or interacting with some drugs, including cholesterol meds. Nothing proven as yet that I could verify.

Posted 8/22/2007 1:25 PM (GMT 0)
Is pomegranate juice concentrate just as good as 100% pure pomegranate juice?

A.
Posted 8/22/2007 1:42 PM (GMT 0)

The POM juice people, who put out the UCLA study that linked 8 oz daily jucie to slowed psa doubling time in post surg/RT patients, seem to indicate that concentrated/extract is just as good:

 http://pomx.com/health_benefits/health_prostate.aspx

... although the original study was done with the regular juice....

I've found POM to be the only brand I like... (not a stockholder or employee of the POM organization!)

...for what its worth......

Posted 8/22/2007 3:32 PM (GMT 0)

I have guessed that all 100% pomegranate will provide close to the same effect.  So, in the U.S., I buy 100% pomegranate juice at Costco for 1/2 the price of local supermarkets.

... and Susan, I like your idea of combining the juice in a fruit smoothie! yeah

Idaho

Posted 8/22/2007 4:25 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Idaho,

I get my juice at Costco also. The thing is you get so much out of a drink that's good for you. I just keep the fruit in the freezer (even cut up bananas) , add to the juice, powder & yogurt and make enough for two. A little trial & error but it's worth it...we need all the help we can get, right?

Enjoy!
Posted 8/22/2007 6:22 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Selmer,

We get the Langer's brand at our Costco.  It comes in 64 oz for between $6 and $8 from what I recall.  It is 100% juice, unlike another brand I bought at Fred Meyer with Pomegranate all over it.  :-)

Anyway, I remember telling my wife at the time it was 1/2 of the supermarket prices.   The supermarket changes the same price for the 32 oz bottle.

'Hope that helps!

Idaho

Posted 8/23/2007 1:34 AM (GMT 0)
Hi IdahoSurvivor,

I also buy the Langer's Pomegranite juice but my bottle says "100% pomegranite juice from concentrate". Is yours the same? Will it work?

A.
Posted 8/23/2007 2:03 AM (GMT 0)

Hi AEG,

My bottle says the same.  The question about it working, I don't know.  I don't think the POM variety used in the studies (http://www.pomwonderful.com/) is the only juice that will work.  It is very expensive as well.

Does anyone else know if there is a better effect from POM juice opposed to ordinary, yet 100% Pomegranate juice?  I haven't found anything in the literature to support it either way.

Idaho

Posted 8/23/2007 3:06 AM (GMT 0)
Hi IdahoSurvivor,

I just found a bottle of POM pomegranate juice in my house and guess what, under the ingredients, it says "pomegranate juice from concentrate and natural flavors". So I guess the Langer's is OK.

A.
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