Punicic acid: a potential nutraceutical compound in pomegranate seed oil and its cardiovascular benefits

Almoraie, M., Spencer, J. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2931-7274 and Wagstaff, C. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9400-8641 (2025) Punicic acid: a potential nutraceutical compound in pomegranate seed oil and its cardiovascular benefits. Foods, 14 (14). 2412. ISSN 2304-8158 doi: 10.3390/foods14142412

Abstract/Summary

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.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://centaur.reading.ac.uk/id/eprint/123641
Identification Number/DOI	10.3390/foods14142412
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Life Sciences > School of Chemistry, Food and Pharmacy > Department of Food and Nutritional Sciences
Publisher	MDPI AG
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