A symbol of righteousness in Judaism, the pomegranate can now boast of another virtue – preventing heart disease. A recent study in Israel has shown that pomegranates significantly reduce the risk of heart disease caused by high cholesterol.

High cholesterol is a common condition and is usually treated by a drug from the Statin family. However, that treatment does not work for everyone. While searching for an alternative treatment, Israeli researchers found a powerful antioxidant that can battle both high cholesterol and free radicals.