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

Blackberries are concentrated sources of the phytochemical ellagic acid, which acts as a powerful antioxidant. —Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 28 May 2025

Prevent Disease Raspberries are rich in powerful antioxidants, including vitamin C, quercetin, and ellagic acid. —Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 12 Mar. 2025

Among its polyphenols are gallic acid, ellagic acid, and various flavonoids.3 These compounds protect cells from damage and support various bodily functions. —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

Word History

Etymology

French ellagique, from ellag, anagram of galle gall

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ellagic acid

• antacid
• placid

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