ellagic acid

noun

el·​lag·​ic acid ə-ˈla-jik- 

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: 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

Examples of ellagic acid in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Load up on grapes, berries and nuts like pecans and walnuts, which are rich in polyphenols such as ellagic acid and resveratrol. —April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, 15 Mar. 2021

Raspberries contain ellagic acid, a phytonutrient that may help prevent certain types of cancer. —Darlene Zimmerman, Detroit Free Press, 11 Aug. 2019

Word History

Etymology

French ellagique, from ellag, anagram of galle gall

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

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