topicPomegranate Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claimResults PJ consumption was associated with significant reductions in TG (MD: -8.2 mg/dL) and LDL-C (MD: -4.8 mg/dL), and a significant increase in HDL-C (MD: +2.8 mg/dL).
evidence level1
citationGhaemi F (2026)
sourcePomegranate juice consumption and lipid profile: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicPomegranate Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claimConclusion PJ may improve lipid profiles, particularly by reducing TG and LDL-C and increasing HDL-C levels.
evidence level1
citationGhaemi F (2026)
sourcePomegranate juice consumption and lipid profile: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicPomegranate Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claimObjective Pomegranate juice (PJ) is rich in polyphenols with potential lipid-lowering effects.
evidence level1
citationGhaemi F (2026)
sourcePomegranate juice consumption and lipid profile: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicPomegranate Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claimThis study aimed to evaluate the impact of PJ consumption on blood lipid parameters through a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs).
evidence level1
citationGhaemi F (2026)
sourcePomegranate juice consumption and lipid profile: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicPomegranate Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claimHormonal changes associated with this stage of life contribute to a higher CVD risk, driven by factors such as visceral obesity, atherogenic dyslipidemia, vascular dysfunction, and high blood pressure (BP).
evidence level2
citationAlmoraie Manal M (2026)
sourceAcute Effects of a High-Fat Meal Enriched with Pomegranate Seed Oil on Postprandial Lipemia and Endothelial Function in Postmenopausal Women: a Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial
topicPomegranate Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claimHowever, a direct association between menopause and increased risk of CVD events has only been confirmed in cases of early (premature) menopause [,].
evidence level2
citationAlmoraie Manal M (2026)
sourceAcute Effects of a High-Fat Meal Enriched with Pomegranate Seed Oil on Postprandial Lipemia and Endothelial Function in Postmenopausal Women: a Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial
topicPomegranate Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claimNon-fasting triacylglycerol (TAG) concentrations are an independent, modifiable CVD risk factor [,], and considered more discriminatory of risk than fasting concentrations in women [,,].
evidence level2
citationAlmoraie Manal M (2026)
sourceAcute Effects of a High-Fat Meal Enriched with Pomegranate Seed Oil on Postprandial Lipemia and Endothelial Function in Postmenopausal Women: a Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial
topicPomegranate Blood Lipids Meta-Analysis
claim1 1 2 3 4 [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] 4 8 11 12 13 11 14 15 [16] [17] [18] 19 Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are a significant concern in females transitioning to menopause [].
evidence level2
citationAlmoraie Manal M (2026)
sourceAcute Effects of a High-Fat Meal Enriched with Pomegranate Seed Oil on Postprandial Lipemia and Endothelial Function in Postmenopausal Women: a Randomized Controlled Crossover Trial