Punicic acid (C18:3, n-5) is a conjugated linolenic acid called “omega-5” because the first double bond is on the fifth bond from the end (omega meaning end).
Also known as trichosanic acid, punicic acid is showing great promise in lab rats in fighting prostate cancer!
In humans pomegranate oil is regenerating to skin, offering anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial properties. It can help with sunburned or chapped skin and improves skin’s elasticity, and can stimulate regeneration in skin cells!