Patient's question:
Can children eat pomegranate seeds, especially 2-year-olds? I think pomegranates are very nutritious and have been wanting to give them to my 2-year-old baby. What do you think, can she eat them?Doctor's answer:
Pomegranate seeds are rich in lignin. Only the softer pomegranate seeds are suitable for direct consumption by people with good digestive function, and are not suitable for groups with poor digestive ability, such as young children. Therefore, pomegranates and pomegranate seeds can be juiced together for consumption. Pomegranate seeds contain a component of pomegranate polyphenols, which can directly penetrate the blood-brain barrier to clear free radicals in the brain, enhancing memory and promoting brain health.