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CHAPTER 1
The Problem and Its Setting
Introduction
Every day tens of thousands of free radicals are generated within the body,
causing cell damage that can lead to chronic and degenerative diseases if left
unchecked. Free radicals are unstable molecules that essentially feed off of
otherwise healthy molecules in order to survive. The body sometimes creates its
own free radicals in order to destroy viruses or bacteria. To balance out these
unruly molecules, the body also creates antioxidants, which have the sole purpose
of neutralizing free radicals.(www.perfectlyhealthy.com!iew"rticle.aspx#"$%&'
"ntioxidants are molecules that inhibit the oxidation of other molecules.
xidation is a chemical reaction that transfers electrons or hydrogen from a
substance to an oxidizing agent. xidation reactions can produce free radicals. )n
turn, these radicals can start chain reactions. *hen the chain reaction occurs in a
cell, it can cause damage or death to the cell. "ntioxidants terminate these chain
reactions by removing free radical intermediates, and inhibit other oxidation
reactions. (en.wikipedia.orgwiki"ntioxidant'
+lowing and preventing oxidative stress caused by free radicals are among
the roles of antioxidants. "ntioxidants work to repair or prevent damage to your
bodys cells. Fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains contain variable amounts of
antioxidants.(www.superfoods.grholistic-life...antioxidantlevelin
pomegranates'
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Eating fruits and vegetables can slow down the loss of muscle elasticity
that leads to wrinkles, boost your immunity making you less susceptible to illness,
and put the break on memory failure, as free radicals in/ure the brain cells
necessary for retaining information.
"ntioxidants are also available in supplement form but are the most
powerful when found in whole foods.
(www.antioxidantsnews.com%0%1-antioxidants-fruits.html'
2owever, some fruits and vegetables may not provide a higher dose of
nutrients and has only limited number of nutrients present.
3omegranate is an example of a 4super food5, a nutrientrich food
considered to be especially beneficial for health and wellbeing, foods recognized
for their excellent nutritional value as well as their potential for disease
prevention. Each pomegranate fruit contains hundreds of arils -- the sweet,
translucent red flesh covering each seed -- that contribute to your daily fruit
intake. Pomegranates boost your intake of essential vitamins, and might also
have a role in slowing the development of some types of cancer.
(healthyeating.sfgate.com 6 7utrition 6 "mino "cids'
+ystematic activities to prevent or cure health problems and promote good
health in humans are undertaken by health care providers. )t is increasingly
recognized that health is maintained and improved not only through the
advancement and application of health science, but also through the efforts and
intelligent lifestyle choices of the individual and society.
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Background of the study
3unica granatum, commonly known as 3omegranate, is a small fruit
bearing plant native to )ran. The name comes from French, pomme garnete,
literally translated to 4seeded apple.5 Traditionally the fruits and seeds were
valued for their culinary use by people from )ndia to the 8editerranean region,
and they symbolize abundance, fertility and good luck. (+il/e 8ork 9/orndal'.
"ccording to :urenka :+, the pomegranate is an ancient, mystical, uni;ue fruit
borne on a small, longliving tree cultivated throughout the 8editerranean region,
as far north as the 2imalayas, in +outheast "sia, and in www.ncbi.nlm.nih.govpubmed%?@&0AB&'
3omegranate was believed as one of the first cultivated fruits on the Early
9ronze age. )t has been named in many ancient texts from the 9ook of Exodus in
the Torah, the Curan, the 2omeric 2ymns, and 8esopotamian records, to name a
few. They were highly valued in "ncient Egypt, and were part of the supply of
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fruits re;uired in a pharaohs residence in %D00 9www.foodreference.comhtmlapomegranatehistory.html'
3omegranates are a socalled super food. They are found in their raw
form, in /uice and in a hundreds of products from candy to breakfast bars. The
health properties of pomegranates are studied for everything from cancer
prevention to skin care (+il/e 8ork 9/orndal'. They are both nutritious and
delicious.
The edible parts of the fruit are the seeds and the red seed pulp
surrounding them. 3omegranate seeds are a great source of fiber, and the /uice
contains vitamin tannins, anthocyanins, and ellagic acid are present in particularly
high levels in pomegranate /uice, and have the most powerful health benefits.
(+il/e 8ork 9/orndal'
ietary supplementation with nutrients rich in antioxidants is associated
with inhibition of atherogenic modifications to GG, macrophage foam cell
formation, and atherosclerosis. 3omegranates are a source of polyphenols and
other antioxidants. ("viram 8, ornfeld G,Hosenblat 8, et. al'.
3omegranates supply a number of vitamins, including several recognized
for their antioxidant properties. ne pomegranate supplies about A0 milligrams of
vitamin
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keep the lining of your blood vessels smooth. "ntioxidant properties of these
vitamins also help reduce accumulation of free radicals in your body, naturally
occurring chemicals that can raise your risk of chronic problems such as heart
disease and cancer. (8ar %A, I0%B J 9y Katie Kirkpatrick'
3omegranates were also ranked high in terms of their antioxidant capacity.
2ow come# *ell, according to 8s. Katie Kirkpatrick, author of 4"ntioxidant
Gevel in 3omegranates! )t was when the =.+. epartment of "griculture
developed a database for the antioxidant capacity of fruits, vegetables, spices and
nuts, which ranks food in terms of its oxygen radical absorbance capacity, or
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Setting of the Study
This study will be conducted in
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Conce"tual #rame$ork
The conceptual framework is composed of three parts, namely> )nput,
3rocess and utput.
)73=T 3H
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Statement of the Problem
The purpose of the study is to know the components of the fruit extract as
an efficient relief in stress among adult workers in
%. *hat were the components of the pomegranate fruit#
I. 2ow can the antioxidant properties of pomegranate extract relieve the stress
among adult workers#
A. *as the pomegranate extract safe to use and economically feasible to the
respondents#
Hy"othesis
These are statements drawn regarding the outcome of the study before the
conclusion is reached.
%. 3omegranate plant contains alkaloid, mannite, ellagic acis and gallic acid. )t
also contains polyphenol that provide the antioxidant activity.
I. The antioxidant properties of the pomegranate extract can kill the free radicalsthat cause stress in the body.
A. The pomegranate extract is safe and economically feasible.
Assum"tions
The research study assumes that the respondents will cooperate with the
study, they will be honest in expressing their feedback about the research, and
they are willing to volunteer with no doubts about this study. The researchers are
assuming that their study will help those people especially those who are busy
working people to relieve their stress. "nd also, researchers assume that their
study will be %00P effective in their respondents.
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Sco"e! %elimitations! and &imitations
This study will be focusing on 3omegranate (3unica granatum' to be made
an extract for relieving stress. )t will only cover the properties of the 3omegranate
fruit as an efficient antioxidant which is a helpful way to cope up with stress
problems. The study will not consider any type of fruit which has the same effect
that will be needed in the research and will not further discuss more of the effects
of 3omegranate fruit that is not merely included in this study.
Significance of the Study
The study will benefit the health of the workers, relieving stress, boosting
their immune system and fighting off the free radicals caused by stress and
informing them on the capabilities of the pomegranate extract. The pomegranate
extract is high in antioxidants and because of this,
it will help improve the physical endurance, increase the energy, can prevent the
damaging of cells and can prevent cancer. The study could provide information
not only to the workers, but also to students and to the future researchers of
Antio'idant( )t minimizes the damage of the cell from free radicals by
neutralizing them.
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%rug( )t isa medicine or other substance which has a physiological effect
when ingested or otherwise introduced into the body.
E'tract()t is a /uice or ingredient obtained from a mixture by pressure,
distillation, treatment with solvents.
#ree Radicals( These are molecules with unpaired electrons and can
trigger disease.
)'idati*e Stress. This is the disturbance in the balance between the
production of H+, and leads to many pathological disease.
Pomegranate. This is an orangesized fruit with a tough reddish outer
skin and sweet red gelatinous flesh containing many seeds.
Poly"henols( This is a type of antioxidant, instrumental in combating
oxidative stress.
Stress. This is the condition wherein the body is not able to function well
due to external factors such as environment and peers.
CHAPTER +
Re*ie$ of Related &iterature and Studies
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This chapter presents the review of related literature and related studies
about the antioxidant properties of pomegranate extracts in the relief of many
ailments.
)n this chapter, the researchers included the different foreign and local
literatures that aid and inform the researchers and also the readers to further
understand its origin in a particular country, not only in the 3hilippines but also in
other countries. )t also includes the different beliefs that this fruit was involved in.
This chapter also includes the different foreign and local study which relates it to
the research. )t gives information based on the results on how the pomegranate
was used and studied in many ways.
#oreign &iterature
"ccording to a study led by r. Emad "lu/aili, D0 volunteersdifferent
employment background, he said that the /uice can aid the busy workers to reduce
stress and maintain good health. The study found that the /uice can lower stress
and reduction in blood pressure.
"n article by r. :oseph 8ercola (I0%B' *hat are 3omegranates Lood
For# stated that 3omegranates contains three types of "ntioxidant polyphenols,
such as tannis, anthocyanins, and ellagic acid. )t provides your cell sufficient
protection against attack by reactive oxygen species. r. 8ercola also mentioned
other benefits in drinking pomegranates extract, the antioxidants in it may reduce
arthritis symptoms, or inflammation in your /oints. 3omegranates are also good
for the heart, improves blood flow and keeping the arteries from becoming thick.
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They may even act as natural treatment for erectile dysfunction. +he also
presented some simple steps on how people can create their own /uice.
3omegranates are full of nutrients, that protect body from oxidative stress,
reduce GG cholesterol and blood pressure. The /uice can reduces stress hormoneQ
cortisol, to a great extent. (mywellness.inpomegranatepowerfulantioxidant'.
www.timeforwellness.orgblog
viewpomegranatelowersstresshormonecortisolI&B'
"ccording to the book 4 7utritional and
Therapeutic )nterventions5 by 7ilan/ana8aulik 3h.. 3omegranate is a in vitro
antioxidant fruit, this has been attributed to ellagitannins, such as punicalgin that
are in this fruit. The antioxidant property and punicalagin content of 3omegranate
protects our body against
hypertension, platelet aggregation, oxidative stress, and blood lipid profile'.
)n another study by avid 2eber, Hisa 7. +chulman, 7avindra 3. +eeram
(I00D' 43omegranate /uice contains highest concentration of total polyphenols in
comparison to other fruit /uices5, Flavonoids are powerful antioxidants against
GG oxidation. They are also capable protecting cell from freeradicalinduced
oxidation. 3omegranate /uice contains high polyphenolic flavonoids content.
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3omegranates contain great amount of pinucalagin, responsible for half of
the antioxidant activity in the fruit. rinking the /uice can reduce oxidative stress,
the antioxidant capacity provides protection against heart disease, cancer, and
cognitive impairment. (http>m.theepochtimes.comnA%0I?1&%powerful
diseaseprotectionfrompomegranate'
"ccording to 8ark +. 8eskin, *ayne H. 9idlack, H. and Keith Handolph
(I00?', they stated that pomegranatesM polyphenols, can protect GG against cell
mediated oxidation at least two pathways> direct interaction with polyphenols and
or indirect effect through polyphenol accumulation. )t can reduce accumulation of
cholesterol.
r. Ferreira of =niversity of 8aryland 8edical
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are used as medicine in "sia and the 8iddle East, but in the *est the fruit and its
/uice are usually the parts being studied. The /uice and rind have antioxidant
properties, while the /uice, rind, and oil from seeds contain isoflavones similar to
the ones in soy.
(http>umm.eduhealthmedicalaltmedherbpomegranateRixzzAG33@osIv
=niversity of 8aryland 8edical
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any cancer, be sure to ask your oncologist before you take pomegranate or any
herb or supplement. +ome may interact with cancer medications, making the
medications less effective. 3omegranateMs high antioxidant content has also made
researchers wonder if it could treat heart disease. +o far, the scientific studies have
been small and mostly done either in test tubes or animals. 3omegranate /uice
seems to protect GG (4bad5' cholesterol from damage. +ome scientists think that
damage to GG cholesterol causes pla;ue to build up in arteries, so stopping the
damage might help keep arteries clear. ne study of mice with atherosclerosis
found that pomegranate /uice slowed the growth of pla;ue formation. "nd a few
small studies in people found that pomegranate /uice improved blood flow and
kept arteries from becoming thick and stiff. 2owever, more and better studies are
needed to see exactly what benefit pomegranate /uice might offer. There is some
preliminary evidence that drinking pomegranate /uice every day may help lower
systolic blood pressure (the top number in a blood pressure reading' but not
diastolic blood pressure. (+ource> 3omegranate J =niversity of 8aryland 8edical
umm.eduhealthmedicalaltmedherbpomegranateRixzzAG33@osIv
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" team of scientists at =
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also have a negative connotation. " pomegranate has often symbolized death. This
is because the /uice of the pomegranate looks similar to blood. hubpages.comhubThe
Fascinating3omegranate)ts2istoryand2ealth9enefits'
7evertheless, there is so much hype about pomegranates and the health
benefits from adding this exotic fruit to your diet. 3omegranates contain an
unusually high level of flavanoids, which is a powerful antioxidant that protects
against many cancers including breast and prostate cancer.
(http>hubpages.comhubTheFascinating3omegranate)ts2istoryand2ealth
9enefits'
3omegranates are high in !itamins ", hubpages.comhubThe
Fascinating3omegranate)ts2istoryand2ealth9enefits'
3omegranates keep the heart healthy, lowering GG levels (the bad
cholesterol' and blood pressure, hence, reducing the risk of heart attack and
stroke. The calcium in pomegrantes will keep your bones and /oints strong, thus
preventing osteoporosis, arthritis and osteoarthritis. This miracle fruit strengthens
the immune system and keeps your body healthy. +tudies have shown that eating
pomegranates regularly can even prevent "lzheimers isease.
(http>hubpages.comhubTheFascinating3omegranate)ts2istoryand2ealth
9enefits'
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The pomegranate fruit can actually slow down the aging process, help you
slim down and keep your skin look young and vibrant.
(http>hubpages.comhubTheFascinating3omegranate)ts2istoryand2ealth
9enefits'
The fruit can be eaten out of hand by deeply scoring several times
vertically and then breaking it apart. The decision is up to the consumer, whether
to suck the pulp from the seeds and then spit them out, or eat the seeds along with
the pulp. 3omegranate fruits are most often consumed as /uice. The /uice can be
used in a variety of ways> as a fresh /uice, to make /ellies, sorbets or cold or hot
sauces as well as to flavor cakes, baked apples, etc. (http>www.bar.gov.phdigest
homedigestarchivesAD?I0%IBth;uarterB&ADoctdecI0%Iappreciating
granadaabombasticfruit'
3omegranates have many culinary uses in the 8iddle East and "sia.
9efore the tomato arrived to the 8iddle East, grenadine was widely used in many
3ersian foodsQ it can still be found in traditional recipes. The /uice is used also in
traditional www.bar.gov.phdigest
homedigestarchivesAD?I0%IBth;uarterB&ADoctdecI0%Iappreciating
granadaabombasticfruit'
The pomegranate fruit is e;ual to the apple in having a long storage life
and can be kept for a period of 1 months at cool temperature without shrinking or
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spoiling. ne of the best varieties is *onderful, which, if picked and aged at
room temperature for a month or two, will develop the rich, sweet taste
characteristic of better;uality fruit varieties. (http>www.bar.gov.phdigest
homedigestarchivesAD?I0%IBth;uarterB&ADoctdecI0%Iappreciating
granadaabombasticfruit'
7ow hyped as the new superfruit, pomegranates are rich in the nutrients
and antioxidants that carry potentials benefiting the overall health by targeting the
cellular and molecular structures of the body. Hecent studies show that
pomegranates may be effective in fighting cancer proliferation. 3omegranate
treated tumor cells are said to increase cell adhesion and decrease cell migration.
This simply means that the disease is prevented from spreading to different parts
of the body, reducing the risk of cancer. (http>www.bar.gov.phdigest
homedigestarchivesAD?I0%IBth;uarterB&ADoctdecI0%Iappreciating
granadaabombasticfruit'
The tiny beads of fruit, full of precious oil and /uice, are brilliant as drops
of blood or rubies. These drops of blood from the pomegranate when consumed
will help to build healthy red blood cells, according to the ancients who wrote the
Gaw of +imilars. (http>hubpages.comhubTheFascinating3omegranate)ts
2istoryand2ealth9enefits'
3omegranates have been consumed by man since before recorded history.
There is a saying in 2indi Ek anaar sau bemaar meaning one pomegranate
can serve one hundred sick people. From antient times, the fruit was valued for its
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medicinal properties. "ccording to "yurveda obese persons should consume the
pomegranate fruit as it will improve metabolism and assist in the weight
loosening. (http>hubpages.comhubTheFascinating3omegranate)ts2istory
and2ealth9enefits'
3omegranate /uice has been scientifically shown to help the body, as it is
rich in antioxidants, the molecules that protect the body from heart disease,
premature aging, "lzheimers disease, and cancer. )t is a good antioxidant, greatly
improves blood ;uality, enriches blood (red blood cells count', contains lots of
iron, and increases hemoglobin. 3omegranate /uice is excellently assimilated,
excites appetite, regulates stomach activityQ it has diuretic, antiphlogistic,
antiseptic effects, and has a substance called a sterol that blocks the absorption of
cholesterol. (http>www.bar.gov.phdigesthomedigestarchivesAD?I0%IBth
;uarterB&ADoctdecI0%Iappreciatinggranadaabombasticfruit'
"mongst its many uses, pomegranate /uice is good for heart patients and
improves blood circulation. 9ecause of its rich content of flavonoids and
antioxidant, which halt the processes of arterial aging, the pomegranate seed oil is
recommended in cases of reduced arterial blood flow. )t is very beneficial in heart
attack prevention and cardiac health in general. 9ecause pomegranates are rich in
potassium, they are appropriate for those suffering from hypertension. They help
avoid excessive numbers of both systolic and diastolic pressure.
(http>www.bar.gov.phdigesthomedigestarchivesAD?I0%IBth;uarterB&AD
octdecI0%Iappreciatinggranadaabombasticfruit'
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3omegranates are of value in cases of gout, excess uric acid, and acid
causing obesity because of its alkalizing effect. 3omegranates are loaded with
mega @
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)n promoting 3inoy Fruits, the epartment of "griculture ("' is
raising awareness and interest of the public in the consumption of fruits especially
the indigenous kind available in our native land. There are still hundreds of
thousands of underutilized fruits that do not only serve as food for wildlife, but
also stands to be beneficial to man with their food and medicinal potentials,
associated commercial opportunities, and other benefits.
(http>www.bar.gov.phdigesthomedigestarchivesAD?I0%IBth;uarterB&AD
octdecI0%Iappreciatinggranadaabombasticfruit'
*hile there are research efforts for the local fruit industry in general, there
is a felt lack of support for the cultivation, management, harvesting and
postharvest handling of underutilized fruit crops.
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D0 ppm, pomegranate peel powder reduced lipid peroxidation by D@P in an in
vitro assay. (http>nutritionaloncology.orgpomegranate.html'
"ccording to 7atural 7ews, 3omegranate /uice has the highest antioxidant
content, activity and protective benefits of eight different beverages tested, this
study was conducted by researchers from
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already recognized by many experts and it was said, that one of the most
medicinal fruits in the world, are locked up in the skin and pith.
The new extract contains concentrated punicalagins, a beneficial phytonutrient
that is virtually uni;ue to pomegranates. 3unicalagins are found in the inedible
husk, rind and the inner yellow membranes surrounding the /uice arils of the fruit.
+ome punicalagins are found in the /uice, but concentrations are low and
processing methods fre;uently remove the benefits.
(http>www.pomegreat.compressareaarticlenewpomegranateextractcould
bethebiggestbreakthroughinnaturalpharma'
3omegranates are also the source of polyphenols and other antioxidants.
The dietary supplementation with nutrients rich in antioxidants is associated with
inhibition of atherogenic modifications to GG, macrophage foam cell formation,
and atherosclerosis. (8ichael "viram, Geslie ornfeld, et. al'.
*hen they say polyphenols, these are a naturally occurring family of plant
chemicals that are known to function as antioxidants in the body. They are also
believed to help reduce the risks of cancer and cardiovascular disease and the
effects of aging. )n addition to polyphenol content, the researchers also tested how
well the various beverages performed at scavenging free radicals and preventing
oxidation (decay' of GG (good' cholesterol. nce again, thepomegranate/uice
outperformed all competitors, with an antioxidant potency composite index I0
percent higher than any other beverage tested.
(http>www.naturalnews.com0IBDIA-/uice-antioxidant-pomegranate.html'
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3omegranate /uice can be a relief of stress for some workers. )t was
proven in =K, they said that pomegranate /uice was recently found to reduce
stress levels in busy executives, and is to be made available in offices throughout
the =K via vending machines. Hesearch recently found out that drinking
pomegranate /uice causes a measurable drop in stress hormone levels. "ccording
to the study of D0 volunteers by Cueen 8argaret =niversity, Edinburgh, 4daily
consumption of @00ml of pomegreat 3ure, caused a significant reduction in the
level of the stress hormone cortisol in saliva5. )t also led to a significant reduction
in both systolic and diastolic blood pressure in all volunteers. Hesearch +cientist,
r Emad "lu/aili who led the study said> 4n the basis of these there is a
/ustified argument for busy workers to drink pomegranate /uice to help alleviate
chronic stress and maintain good health. There is a growing body of evidence that
pomegranate /uice delivers wideranging health benefits that merit further
research. )t is very rare indeed for an allnatural /uice to offer the range of health
benefits that we are seeing in pomegranate /uice.5
(http>www.pomegreat.compressareaarticleworkersfeellessstressedthanks
topomegranate/uice'
"ccording to r. Kristal
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pressure. )n both laboratory and clinical studies in "merica, pomegranate shows
great promise in averting the numerous pathologic changes associated in
cardiovascular disease. +cientists believes through several mechanism to fight
cardiovascular disease by reducing oxidative stress, supporting the synthesis and
activity of nitric oxide and inhibiting the oxidation of potentially harmful GG
(lowdensity lipoprotein'. 3omegranate offers abundant benefits for
cardiovascular system by preventing damage to arterial walls, promoting healthy
blood pressure levels, improving blood flow to the heart and preventing or
reversing atherosclerosis. 3omegranate may benefit people with diabetes and
those at risk for the disease. )t also helps lower aftermeal blood sugar levels and
protects the cardiovascular system. 3omegranate also shows in killing prostate
cancer whether the cells are hormonesensitive or not. 3omegranate may also
fight the degeneration of /oint tissue that leads to painful osteoarthritis and protect
the brain against oxidative stressinduced changes that can lead to "lzheimers.
(http>www.sciencedaily.comreleasesI0%0%%%0%%%&0?A%ID.htmhttp>www.sci
encedaily.comreleasesI0%0%%%0%%%&0?A%ID.htm'
" study from the
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appears that daily consumpotion of pomegranate /uice alone improved stress
induces ischemia in those patients.
The )sraeli researchers proceeded to examine the effects of pomegranate
/uice on the blood and the macrophages of human diabetics. The sub/ects received
@0 milliliter of pomegranate /uices daily. "fter three months, their blood and
macrophages status waf compared to controls. 3omegranate helped reduces
cellular oxygen radicals by 1%P while increasing cellular antioxidants by %B%P
)ranian researchers also evaluated the effect of pomegranate /uice in the
mix of blood fats and cholesterol in diabetic patient. Twentytwo diabetics with
elevated blood lipids consumed B0 grams per day of cencentrated pomegranate
/uices for eight weeks. Total cholesterol and GG level decreased substantiallt,
demonstrating that pomegranate /uices rmarkedly reduces cardiac risk factors in
diabetic patients. (http>www.lef.orgmagazineI001@report-pomegranate3age
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&ocal Studies
According to Soledad; Martnez, et. al. In their study, The
potent in vitro antioxidant ellagitannins fro poegranate !uice
are eta"olised into "ioavaila"le "ut poor antioxidant hydroxy,
the antiatherogenic activity of poegranate !uice has "een
attri"uted to its antioxidant polyphenols. The ost potent in vitro
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antioxidant polyphenol fro this !uice is the ellagitannin
punicalagin. #o$ever, the "ioavaila"ility of ellagitannins,
including punicalagin, has not "een previously descri"ed in
huans. Ai of the study. The present $or% ais to evaluate, in
healthy huans, the "ioavaila"ility and eta"olis of
poegranate !uice ellagitannins, to assess their e&ect on several
"lood paraeters 'including cardiovascular ris% disease ar%ers(
and to copare the antioxidant activity of punicalagin $ith that
of the in vivo generated eta"olites.
!iva +arah 3ress also stated that pomegranates also keep the personMs
body young. 9ecause of the antioxidant property of pomegranate fruit it helps to
remove the toxics in the body thatMs why it is youthful in appearance.
ifferent studies and literature are very important as references in a
particular research. These helps to further understand the principles of the study.
)t is beneficial to the researcher and to the student to help them a lot in different
ways. )t helps to discover new things that werenMt known before.
First, the origin, unknown to the researchers that the study has a religious
background like the thought that it was included in bible which says that
pomegranate was believed as the symbol of hope and eternal life in early
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diseases like cancer, cardiac disease and also in diabetes. )t was already proven by
the different researchers and scientists around the world.
Gastly, pomegranate can be found here in the 3hilippines which the
researchers thought that it can only be found in other countries. )n the article
written by aryl Gou ". 9attad, she stated that 4*ith all of the ;ualities and
valued health benefits of the granada fruit, this commodity surely deserves
priority attention. )n the 3hilippines, which has rich, vast soil and natural
resources and the weather conditions fit for growing pomegranates, it can be a
good move to start its commercial planting5. )n the 3hilippines, the pomegranate
is commonly known as 4granada5 which is mostly found in the ivisoria market
in 8anila.
CHAPTER ,
-ethod and Procedures
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This chapter explains the methodology used or how the research was
conducted its subse;uent sections are the methods of research, sub/ects of the
study, sampling techni;ue, research and validation of instruments, procedure of
data gathering and statistical treatment.
)t will provide information about the research method used in the study. )t
includes the methods of research used to gather data and information to aid the
researchers in conducting the study. )n the study, the researchers use the descriptive and
experimental method. The sub/ectrespondents of the study are randomly selected
employees of
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with )ntroduction to Technical *riting p.IA''. The two sets of sub/ects
(experimental and control' will be compared in terms of the perceptions and of
the effects of the product. The ;uantitative and ;ualitative method shall be
observed as the researches gather data and draw out conclusions from the
experimental results.
Pros"ect Sub.ects of the Study
)n this experimental study, %@ adult workers from
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product and the ;uestionnaire. This is to examine if the product will be effective
and to prove that the research about pomegranates were true. The control group
will be the bases if there are changes in the experimental group and it will also be
a guide to know if the result is either positive or negative.
Sam"ling Techni/ue
+imple Handom +ampling was used in this research since all of the adult
workers in
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I. Reading of %ocuments( These are public documents such as
newspapers and magazines featuring topics or ideas related and in
significant to the study.
Procedure of %ata 0athering
The researchers were tasked to think of a certain topic that is new and
rarely studied about. 3ast research pro/ects helped a lot in giving ideas on what to
focus on the topic. The antioxidant properties of pomegranate extracts were
chosen to know how it affects the health of adult workers. The university library
was the source of books and magazines. 8agazines, books, and the internet were
used for related studies and literature. The researchers also discussed the
significance of the study especially to the workers that are dealing with stress. The
scope and delimitation, and technical words, specifically the meaning of terms
were used in the study.
The population of the study was stated 4who5 in the respondents or
sub/ect of the study. " tool which enabled us to gather the data needed for the
study was stated in the research instruments. ata provide the basis for the
observations and there must be instruments which the researcher must employ.
The survey ;uestionnaires, which were based from the statement of the problem,
letter of approval from proper authorities for conducting this research problem
and the tools were processed for validation and drafting. The results of the survey
;uestionnaire were presented in tabulated forms in order that may be sub/ected to
statistical computations and analysis. The choice of the statistical tools used in
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this study depends on the nature of data and was stated in statistical tools in
research.
CHAPTER
Presentation! Analysis and Inter"retation of %ata
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This chapter includes the presentation, analysis and interpretation of data
that have been gathered from the available resource materials. This chapter also
contains the presentation of data in tabular and graphical form including their
corresponding interpretation.
). T
Table %
"ge of the *orkers in
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Hespondents "ccording to Lender
Lender F P
Female A0 BD.%@
8ale A@ @A.?@
Total D@ %00
Table I shows that the ma/ority of the respondents were male with a fre;uency of
A@ or A@ while the A0 or A@P of the respondents were female.
Table A
"ntioxidant 3roperties in the +ub/ects
+ub/ect 3ercentage
8ouse peritoneal macrophages %@
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3hosphorus mg ?.0
)ron mg 0.A
3otassium mg I@&
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4eale
Male
Total
* -* )* * * /* 0* 1* 2* 3* -**
4
5
Hesponden
ts "ccording To Lender
Lraph A
"ntioxidant 3roperties in the +ub/ects
Mouse peritoneal acrophages
6ellular lipid peroxide
7lutathione levels
Total
*5 /*5 -**5
Percentage
8ercentage
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Lraph B
7utrition value of 3omegranate (per %00mg edible portion'
* /* -** -/* )** )/* **
Quantity
9uantity 2*+2). 0+12 *./+*.3/ *.+*.3 -0. *.)+*.0
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CHAPTER 2
Summary! Conclusions and Recommendations
This study seeks to explore some phenomenon why pomegranate extract is
efficient as a relief of stress among workers. The purpose of this study is to know
how important the extraction of pomegranate to our respondents. 2ow the extract
is useful to the body aside from relieving of stress. )n this chapter we will know
the different conclusions, summary and recommendations for this study to our
respondents.
Summary of #indings
9ased on the results of findings, the following are enumerated>
1( 3orkers of Centro Escolar 4ni*ersity
There were D@ respondents with most of them belonged to the A%B0 age
bracket with B&.IAP. 8eanwhile ma/ority of the respondents were male with a
percentage of A@P, while the A0P of the respondents were female.
+( Antio'idant Pro"erties of the Sub.ect
The study in rats and mice confirms the antioxidant by product of the /uice
such asQ mouse peritoneal macrophages, cellular lipid peroxide, glutathione levels.
8a/ority of the sub/ect has the antioxidant property of glutathione levels with a
percentage of @AP.
,( 5utritional 6alue of Pomegranate
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This food is very low in +aturated Fat, reducing oxidative
stress, supporting the synthesis and activity of nitric oxide, inhibiting the
oxidation of potentially harmful GG (lowdensity lipoprotein'.
Conclusions
9ased on the foregoing, the following conclusions were drawn>
%. The pomegrante main antioxidants compounds Q anthocyanins, ellaginic acid,
gallic acid, brevifolin, corilagin. Ellagic as the main component responsible for
the effects.
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I. 3omegranate is rich source of compounds such asQ polyphenols, tannins,
anthocyanins, including vitamin
%. To conduct instrumental analysis to have more accurate list of the components
present in the pomegranate extract that exhibited the antioxidant property.
I. To design and formulate an appropriate dosage form.
A. To use pomegranate /uice as an alternative food supplement.
B. To encourage adult workers to use pomegranate as a daily supplement.
@. The food establishment should produce more pomegranate /uice in the