When pomegranates meet the artery wall: How gut-derived metabolites may stabilize atherosclerotic plaques

For years, pomegranates have enjoyed a reputation as a "heart-healthy" fruit. As a cardiovascular researcher, I have often been asked a seemingly simple question: If pomegranates are so good for us, how exactly do they work? Our recent study, published in Antioxidants, set out to answer that questio