Since the benefits of pomegranate are extensive, right from the fact that one pomegranate contains about 40 percent of recommended daily vitamin C intake, and this vitamin aids the immune system and its ability to fight off potential attackers. To the fruit aiding in improved blood vessel function in the heart to help prevent heart disease. It also seems to cleanse the circulatory system with benefits like lowering blood pressure and increasing oxygen flow to the heart. These are some major benefits that put it in the 'superfood' category.