Drinking pomegranate juice during pregnancy may improve brain development and connectivity in unborn babies. Pomegranate juice is a particularly rich source of polyphenols which are known to cross the blood-brain barrier. Polyphenols which include tannic acid and ellagitannins are part of a class of antioxidants found in many foods and beverages including nuts berries red wine and teas. Our study provides preliminary evidence suggesting potential protective effects for newborns exposed to pomegranate juice while in the womb said study senior author Terrie Inder from Brigham and Women's hospital in the US. These findings warrant continued investigation into the potential neuroprotective