The Claim
In a simulated human colon system (SHIME®), supplementation with 2.6 g/day of pomegranate extract for one week was associated with increased bacterial diversity and reduced abundance of Enterocloster in the descending colon.
What the research says
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In a lab model of the human colon, taking 2.6 grams of pomegranate extract daily for one week resulted in higher bacterial diversity and lower levels of Enterocloster bacteria in the descending colon.
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In a simulated human colon system (SHIME®), supplementation with 2.6 g/day of pomegranate extract for one week was associated with increased bacterial diversity and reduced abundance of Enterocloster in the descending colon, suggesting a potential modulatory effect on microbial composition in this model.
Pomegranate compounds break down in the colon into new molecules that kill off certain bacteria like Enterocloster while allowing other bacteria to grow, leading to more types of bacteria overall.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Gut Microbiota Modulation by Pomegranate Extract: Insights from a Controlled Supplementation Study
When scientists added pomegranate extract to a lab model of the human colon, they found more types of good bacteria and fewer of a less desirable type called Enterocloster — just like the claim said.
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