Pomegranate fruit extract concentrates the polyphenols found in pomegranates. Manufacturers standardize it to deliver higher levels of punicalagins than you would get from juice or whole fruit.
People take it in capsules or softgels for heart health. The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds in the extract help support healthy blood pressure and keep arteries flexible. Taking it with a meal often improves absorption.
This extract can interact with blood pressure medications, statins, and drugs processed by CYP3A4 enzymes. It may lower blood pressure on its own, so anyone on antihypertensives should monitor their readings closely.