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EllagiRush® (Pomegranate Extract — Arjuna)

Punica granatum
Evidence Level
Limited
0 Clinical Trials
3 Documented Benefits
2/5 Evidence Score

EllagiRush® is a standardized pomegranate (Punica granatum) extract from Arjuna Natural, concentrated for water-soluble ellagitannins and polyphenols with enhanced bioavailability. Pomegranate polyphenols are powerful antioxidants studied for supporting heart and cellular health.

Studied Dose Commonly a few hundred milligrams of pomegranate polyphenols per day.
Active Compound Pomegranate extract standardized for ellagitannins and polyphenols (minimum 70% polyphenols).

Benefits

Antioxidant defense

Pomegranate ellagitannins and punicalagins are among the most potent plant antioxidants, helping protect cells and blood vessels from oxidative stress.

Cardiovascular support

Pomegranate polyphenols are studied for supporting blood-vessel function and healthy circulation.

Gut and cellular health

Gut bacteria convert pomegranate ellagitannins into urolithins, compounds of growing interest for cellular and metabolic health.

Mechanism of action

1

Ellagitannin antioxidants

Pomegranate's ellagitannins and punicalagins scavenge free radicals and support the body's antioxidant defenses.

2

Urolithin conversion

Gut bacteria transform pomegranate ellagitannins into urolithins, which are studied for supporting cellular renewal and metabolic health.

Clinical trials

Side effects and drug interactions

Common Potential side effects

Generally well-tolerated — adverse effects are uncommon at normal doses.
Mild digestive upset is occasionally reported.
Discontinue if any unusual reaction occurs.

Important Drug interactions

Blood pressure medication — pomegranate may have a mild additive effect; monitor.
Drugs affected by grapefruit-type fruits — consult a doctor.
Tell your doctor if pregnant or breastfeeding.

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Frequently asked questions about EllagiRush® (Pomegranate Extract — Arjuna)

What is EllagiRush?

EllagiRush® is a standardized pomegranate (Punica granatum) extract from Arjuna Natural, concentrated for water-soluble ellagitannins and polyphenols with enhanced bioavailability. Pomegranate polyphenols are powerful antioxidants studied for supporting heart and cellular health.

What is EllagiRush used for?

EllagiRush is researched primarily for Antioxidant and Cardiovascular. Pomegranate ellagitannins and punicalagins are among the most potent plant antioxidants, helping protect cells and blood vessels from oxidative stress.

What is the recommended dosage of EllagiRush?

The clinically studied dose is Commonly a few hundred milligrams of pomegranate polyphenols per day. Always follow the product label and check with a healthcare provider for personal advice.

Is EllagiRush safe, and does it have side effects?

For most healthy adults, EllagiRush is well tolerated at studied doses. Reported effects can include: Generally well-tolerated — adverse effects are uncommon at normal doses. Mild digestive upset is occasionally reported. It may also interact with some medications. EllagiRush is not right for everyone, so check with a healthcare provider first if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have a medical condition, or take prescription medication.

Does EllagiRush interact with any medications?

Possible interactions include: Blood pressure medication — pomegranate may have a mild additive effect; monitor. Drugs affected by grapefruit-type fruits — consult a doctor. If you take prescription medication, check with a pharmacist or doctor before using it.

How strong is the scientific evidence for EllagiRush?

NutraSmarts rates the evidence for EllagiRush as Limited (2 out of 5). It is backed by 3 cited references summarized on this page. A higher rating reflects more, larger, and better-designed human studies.

References(3 citations)

Evidence ratings on NutraSmarts are based on the totality of human clinical research, with emphasis on randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews. The references below directly support claims made throughout this page.

  1. Shema-Didi L, Sela S, Ore L, Shapiro G, Geron R, Moshe G, Kristal B One year of pomegranate juice intake decreases oxidative stress, inflammation, and incidence of infections in hemodialysis patients: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. Free Radical Biology & Medicine. 2012;53(2):297-304. doi:10.1016/j.freeradbiomed.2012.05.013.PubMedUsed to support: Human RCT showing one year of pomegranate juice reduced oxidative stress biomarkers, inflammatory markers, and infection incidence, supporting EllagiRush's antioxidant defense and gut and cellular health benefits; note: EllagiRush standardized extract was not the study product.
  2. Asgary S, Karimi R, Pour PM, Heydarpour F, Mostafaei S, Farzaei MH, Moradi S, Aneva IY Is Consumption of Pomegranate Supplementation Effective on Oxidative Stress Biomarkers Including MDA, ox-LDL, POX 1, GPX, TAC, and TBRAS? Current Problems in Cardiology. 2023;48(8):101198. doi:10.1016/j.cpcardiol.2022.101198.PubMedUsed to support: Systematic review and meta-analysis of RCTs showing pomegranate supplementation significantly reduced cardiovascular oxidative stress biomarkers (MDA, ox-LDL) and enhanced antioxidant enzymes, supporting EllagiRush's antioxidant defense and cardiovascular support benefits.
  3. Basu A, Penugonda K Pomegranate juice: a heart-healthy fruit juice. Nutrition Reviews. 2009;67(1):49-56. doi:10.1111/j.1753-4887.2008.00133.x.PubMedUsed to support: Evidence review of human clinical trials summarizing pomegranate juice benefits for cardiovascular health including blood pressure reduction and antioxidant effects, supporting EllagiRush's cardiovascular support benefit.