ellagic acid
noun
el·lag·ic acid
ə-ˈla-jik- 
e-
: a crystalline phenolic compound C14H6O8 with two lactone groupings that is obtained especially from oak galls and some tannins and is used medicinally as a hemostatic
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Among its polyphenols are gallic acid, ellagic acid, and various flavonoids.3
These compounds protect cells from damage and support various bodily functions.
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 17 Sep. 2024
May Help Prevent Cancer Amla contains vitamin C, quercetin, and ellagic acid, which may help prevent cancer by reducing inflammation.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 17 Sep. 2024
Raspberries Raspberries contain ellagic acid, which can help protect us against cancer.
—Stephanie Karpinske, Parents, 17 Aug. 2023
Raspberries are also one of the richest sources of ellagic acid, a polyphenol that may contain many health benefits, including having neuroprotective properties.
—Good Housekeeping, 9 Jan. 2023
The pomegranate extract in TestoPrime contains 40% ellagic acid, a polyphenol that may help improve blood flow and combat fatigue.
—Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2022
Red, green and black grapes provide a combo of ellagic acid and resveratrol, two compounds that help combat oxidative stress.
—Jaclyn London, M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 5 Oct. 2022
Phytonutrients such ellagic acid in strawberries have cancer-fighting properties and promote heart health.
—Jennifer Rooke, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2022
Raspberries house ellagic acid, a phytonutrient that may help prevent certain types of cancer.
—Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2021
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Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 17 Sep. 2024
May Help Prevent Cancer Amla contains vitamin C, quercetin, and ellagic acid, which may help prevent cancer by reducing inflammation.
—Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 17 Sep. 2024
Raspberries Raspberries contain ellagic acid, which can help protect us against cancer.
—Stephanie Karpinske, Parents, 17 Aug. 2023
Raspberries are also one of the richest sources of ellagic acid, a polyphenol that may contain many health benefits, including having neuroprotective properties.
—Good Housekeeping, 9 Jan. 2023
The pomegranate extract in TestoPrime contains 40% ellagic acid, a polyphenol that may help improve blood flow and combat fatigue.
—Dallas News, 12 Aug. 2022
Red, green and black grapes provide a combo of ellagic acid and resveratrol, two compounds that help combat oxidative stress.
—Jaclyn London, M.s., R.d., Good Housekeeping, 5 Oct. 2022
Phytonutrients such ellagic acid in strawberries have cancer-fighting properties and promote heart health.
—Jennifer Rooke, The Conversation, 14 Jan. 2022
Raspberries house ellagic acid, a phytonutrient that may help prevent certain types of cancer.
—Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 10 Apr. 2021
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ellagic acid
noun
el·lag·ic acid
ə-ˌlaj-ik-, e-
: a crystalline phenolic compound C14H6O8 with two lactone groups that is obtained especially from oak galls and some tannins and has hemostatic properties
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