Besides Vitamin
C, pomegranates have phytochemicals
such as ellagic acid and punicalagin. The former is believed to
prevent damage caused by free radicals. The latter is said to be a
"supernutrient" that has the capability to preserve collagen. Pomegranate is popular among food
enthusiasts as it is believed to aid the skin.
Selain vitamin
C, buah delima mengandungi sebatain
fitokimia
seperti asid elagik dan punicalagin. Asid elagik dipercayai mencegah
kerosakan akibat radikel bebas. Punicalagin dikatakan mempunyai
keupayaan untuk memelihara kolagen dan ini dapat membantu menjaga
kulit.