Neuroprotective Effect of Combined Pomegranate and Candesartan Therapy Against Chronic Cerebral Ischemia in Rats.
Rana Awada, Fatima Radi, Zaher Abdel Baki, Akram Hijazi, Wissam H. Joumaa, Zeinab Ezzeddine, Laurent O. Martinez, Mohamad Nasser
This study evaluates the neuroprotective effects of candesartan and pomegranate in a rat model of chronic cerebral ischemia, finding that their combination improves cognitive function more than either alone.
bioRxiv · Feb 24, 2026 · PreprintAnimal Behavior & Cognition