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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Just a pump or two floods strands with nutrients such as beta-carotene and ellagic acid, resulting in noticeably softer and frizz-free hair that leaves behind a sleek finish that lasts throughout the day.
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
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
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
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Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 1 Sep. 2025
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
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
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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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