{"title":"Pomegranate extract","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuy Pomegranate Extract: Concentrated Extract with Ellagic Acid\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePomegranate extract is a concentrated form of pomegranate (\u003cem\u003ePunica granatum\u003c\/em\u003e), in which the naturally occurring plant compounds from the fruit and peel are highly concentrated. Pomegranate is known as one of the fruits richest in polyphenols, such as ellagic acid and punicalagins. In a supplement, these substances are brought together in a fixed dosage, so you are not dependent on how many fresh pomegranates you eat. Pomegranate has traditionally been used in various cultures and is now popular as a dietary supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this collection, you will find pomegranate extract in capsule form. The offering includes highly dosed extract standardized to 40% ellagic acid, from the Vit4ever brand. These capsules are vegan and provide a generous amount of extract per daily dose. Below you can read what pomegranate extract is, where it comes from, what forms are available, and what to look for when choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is pomegranate extract?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePomegranate extract is a concentrated product extracted from the pomegranate. When making an extract, the valuable components from the fruit and often also the peel are concentrated, after which the excess moisture is removed. This creates a powder with a much higher concentration of plant compounds than the fresh fruit itself. Many extracts are standardized, meaning that the content of a specific substance, such as ellagic acid, is fixed per serving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is ellagic acid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEllagic acid is one of the best-known polyphenols in pomegranate. It is a natural plant compound also found in other fruits, such as raspberries and walnuts, but is present in relatively high amounts in pomegranate. When an extract is standardized to, for example, 40% ellagic acid, you know exactly how much of this substance is in each capsule. In addition to ellagic acid, pomegranate also contains punicalagins, which also belong to the group of polyphenols.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere is pomegranate extract naturally found?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePomegranate extract is derived from the pomegranate itself, where the plant compounds from the fruit and peel are concentrated. Polyphenols such as ellagic acid and punicalagins are naturally found primarily in pomegranate. Smaller amounts of ellagic acid are also found in other fruits and nuts, such as raspberries, strawberries, and walnuts. In supplement form, this is concentrated into a standardized powder in capsules.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere does pomegranate come from?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pomegranate is a fruit-bearing shrub native to the region between the Middle East and Northern India. Today, the fruit is cultivated in many warm regions around the Mediterranean Sea, in the Middle East, and in parts of Asia and America. The red fruit is filled with juicy seeds and is eaten fresh or processed into juice, syrup, and extract. For supplements, a standardized extract of the fruit and peel is typically used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eForms and varieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePomegranate is available in various forms. As a supplement, it is mainly found as capsules with standardized extract, such as the extract with 40% ellagic acid in this collection. Additionally, pomegranate is available as juice, powder, and syrup, but these are primarily for culinary use. The advantage of capsules is that the dosage is fixed and you can easily take the extract without the taste of the fruit. If you choose a standardized extract, pay attention to the stated percentage of ellagic acid to compare products.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDosage of pomegranate extract\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe amount of pomegranate extract per capsule varies per product, as does the number of capsules you take per day. Products with a highly standardized extract typically provide several hundred milligrams to over a gram of extract per daily dose. Because the concentration and the number of capsules vary by brand, it is advisable to always follow the instructions for use on the packaging and not to exceed the recommended daily amount.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen do you take pomegranate extract?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can choose the time of day to take pomegranate extract. Many people take the capsules with a meal with plenty of water, as this is easy to incorporate into a regular daily routine. You can take the daily dose all at once or spread it throughout the day, depending on the product. For the recommended time and number of capsules, always follow the instructions for use on the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor whom is pomegranate extract interesting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePomegranate extract is popular with people who want to supplement their diet with plant compounds from fruit and who do not eat fresh pomegranates daily. Because the extract is concentrated and standardized, it is a practical way to get a fixed amount of polyphenols. Are you taking medication, are you pregnant or breastfeeding? Consult your doctor or pharmacist first before starting a new supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat to look for when buying pomegranate extract?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen purchasing pomegranate extract, pay attention to the percentage of ellagic acid and the amount of extract per capsule, so you can compare products fairly. Also, check if it is a standardized extract, if the capsules are vegan, and what other ingredients have been added. Furthermore, look at the number of capsules per package in relation to the price, so you can estimate the cost per daily dose. Always check the label for the full composition and instructions for use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso, check out our other collections with plant extracts and polyphenols, such as \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/antioxidanten\"\u003eAntioxidants\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/resveratrol\"\u003eResveratrol\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/quercetine\"\u003eQuercetin\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/kruiden-planten\"\u003eHerbs \u0026amp; Plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vit4ever-granaatappelextract-180-capsules-1800-mg-per-dagdosering-premium-40-ellaginezuur-hoog-gedoseerd-veganistisch","title":"Pomegranate Extract (40% Ellagic Acid) 600mg | 240 capsules | Vit4ever","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePomegranate Extract by Vit4ever\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pomegranate is known as one of the richest fruits in polyphenols, but most of these substances are found in the peel that you normally discard. This \u003cstrong\u003epomegranate extract\u003c\/strong\u003e from Vit4ever is a concentrated plant substance from the pomegranate (Punica granatum), standardized to 40% ellagic acid. Each capsule contains 600 mg of extract. If you take three a day, you get 1800 mg, of which 720 mg is ellagic acid. A jar contains 240 vegan capsules, enough for 80 daily doses. Anyone looking for a practical way to take pomegranate extract without constantly peeling fruit will find a concentrated and easy-to-dose form here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat exactly pomegranate extract is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pomegranate grows on the Punica granatum, a tree from West and Central Asia now also found around the Mediterranean. The fruit contains polyphenols, a large group of plant compounds also known as secondary plant compounds, which occur in a different composition in almost every plant. Ellagic acid is one such polyphenol. In this extract, this substance is concentrated to 40 percent, significantly more than you would get from a fresh fruit. What many people don't know: most ellagic acid is not in the juice, but in the peel and the white membranes that you normally discard. Precisely these parts are used for an extract. As a result, a few capsules contain more ellagic acid than an entire fruit that you simply eat. People who wonder how this is possible: the juice mainly contains water and sugars, while the polyphenols concentrate in the fiber-rich outer part of the fruit. The name pomegranate extract therefore does not cover a single substance, but a mix of plant substances of which ellagic acid is the best measured and most commonly used marker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy an extract and not juice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an extract, you get a fixed, measured amount. With fresh juice or whole pomegranates, the content varies per fruit and per harvest, depending on ripeness and soil. This pomegranate extract is standardized, so each capsule contains the same 600 mg with the same percentage of ellagic acid. For this extract, the fruit, peel, and white membranes are processed together, dried, and then concentrated until the ellagic acid content reaches the fixed 40 percent. This process is called standardization: regardless of how many polyphenols were in the original harvest, the extract is adjusted to the same ratio. This way, you get the same composition in every jar, even if the raw material comes from a different harvest than the previous time. So you don't have to peel a pomegranate every day to get an equal amount. And you know exactly how much ellagic acid is in a capsule, something that is difficult to estimate with a fresh fruit. The resulting powder is placed in a capsule of vegetable hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, without the intervention of animal substances. This makes it easy to maintain a fixed daily amount of pomegranate extract, day in and day out, without any prior calculations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePure, vegan, and lab-tested\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese capsules contain pomegranate extract and almost nothing else. The capsule shell is plant-based, so the capsules are 100% vegan. No magnesium stearate, no colorants or flavorings, no preservatives. The product is free of lactose, gelatin, and gluten, which also makes it suitable for people who are mindful of what is in a supplement for other reasons. An independent laboratory checks each batch for heavy metals, pesticides, and other contaminants, so you know exactly what you are consuming. This check is part of every new production batch and not just the first one. For those who wonder whether fruit extracts are strictly controlled in general: this varies greatly per manufacturer, and precisely for this reason, an independent laboratory test is a concrete control point to pay attention to before making a choice. Such checks do not take place incidentally but are built into the production process of every batch that leaves the factory. This provides more certainty than a one-off random sample at the first launch of a product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor whom this jar is useful\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePomegranate is one of the plants that people have used for centuries, and the extract is a way to get a fixed amount of it daily. Many people choose pomegranate capsules because they don't eat the fresh fruit often, because peeling is cumbersome, or because they want control over the precise amount of ellagic acid. The capsules are odorless and tasteless, so you don't taste the sometimes somewhat bitter pomegranate. Anyone who has tried the juice knows that the taste is not for everyone; in capsule form, that problem does not arise. With 240 pieces per jar, you have a generous supply at home, enough for 80 daily doses, without having to reorder constantly. This also makes it easier to fit it into a fixed routine, something many people struggle with when it comes to fresh products that spoil quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn short: a concentrated pomegranate extract in a vegan capsule, with a fixed content of 40 percent ellagic acid. With 240 capsules per jar, you can easily make this pomegranate extract a fixed part of your daily routine, whether you take it in the morning or with your evening meal. A large jar of pure extract, without unnecessary additives and without surprises in the composition. This keeps the choice simple: three capsules a day, spread out or all at once, and you know exactly what you're getting, jar after jar and batch after batch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vit4ever","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46487058317650,"sku":"vit4-274","price":20.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0609\/9006\/2812\/files\/vit4ever-vit4ever-granaatappelextract-180-capsules-1800-mg-1.jpg?v=1793623859"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.luto-supplements.nl\/en\/collections\/granaatappelextract.oembed","provider":"LUTO Supplements","version":"1.0","type":"link"}