Pomegranate juice could reduce stress in the workplace, according to new UK research.

The study found that having the drink every day resulted in lower stress hormones and a reduction in blood pressure.

Researchers at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, studied the physiological effect of daily consumption of 500ml of Pomegreat Pure pomegranate juice over a two-week period. They found that all 60 volunteers – from a range of working environments – reported being more enthusiastic and less distressed after having the drink.

Emad Al-Dujaili, who led the study, said: “On the basis of these findings there is a justified argument for busy workers to drink pomegranate juice to help alleviate chronic stress and maintain good health.

“There is a growing body of evidence that pomegranate juice delivers wide-ranging health benefits that merit further research.