"Ellagic" refers to a natural compound called
ellagic acid, which is found in certain fruits and vegetables, such as berries and pomegranates. It is known for its antioxidant properties, which help protect our cells from damage caused by harmful substances called free radicals.
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The Meeker red raspberry is the best source of
Ellagic acid in our anti cancer supplements.
Tanaka, T; Iwata, H; Niwa, K; Mori, Y; Mori, H. «Inhibitory effect
of ellagic acid on N -2-fluoenylacetamide-induced liver carcinogenesis in male AC1 / N rats.»
They also
contain ellagic acid, which researchers believe help to reduce the risk of cancer!
Additionally, strawberries contain an antioxidant
called ellagic acid which aids in preventing the destruction of collagen.
Pecans, aside from having a delicious buttery taste and texture, are rich in oleic acid and antioxidants such
as ellagic acid and vitamin E (think good cholesterol levels, protection from free radicals and healthy skin).
The cells» capacity to defend themselves against toxic aggression could also be increased
by ellagic acid.
Ellagica combines USP
grade ellagic acid with nattokinase, bromelain and ginkgo biloba to support healthy blood coagulation levels.
These antioxidants
include ellagic acid, vitamin E, beta - carotene, lutein, and zeaxanthin.
Plants
produce ellagic acid and glucose that combine to form ellagitannins, which are water - soluble compounds that are easier for animals to absorb in their diets.
The sources that have proven to be the best
for ellagic acid are raspberries despite the fact that certain berries possess remarkable levels of the powerful compound.
In fact, whisky actually contains
more ellagic acid (a famous antioxidant that supplement companies are furiously attempting to capitalise on) than red wine.
Strawberries are a rich source of minerals like potassium which can help in controlling blood pressure and antioxidants
like ellagic acid can help improve the vision of eyes.
Dr. Daniel Nixon Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Dr. Nixon began
studying Ellagic Acid in 1993, recently published results:
While the fruit contains antioxidants, vitamin C (ascorbic acid), and fiber, guava leaves are rich in polyphenols,
mainly ellagic acid, and cyanidin.
Sadly, they are quoting the percentage of raspberry pulp and, in some cases,
synthetic ellagic acid is added to the «mix», this is not only highly misleading but also illegal.
Read more about this important substance and the benefits of Ellagitannins - Metabolic
pathways Ellagic Acid.pdf - 31 - page free booklet download
But even the Meeker raspberry does not produce any
direct ellagic acid content.
This special blended powder made from the finest sources of Meeker red raspberry seeds and superb black raspberry seeds is the most
potent ellagic acid source on the market.
An antioxidant ingredient
delivering ellagic acid, red raspberries may aid preventing avoidable damage to cell - membranes and different morphology in the human - body by negate free radicals formation.
Early test in some patients
show Ellagic acid is present in cervical - tissue after ingestion of meeker red raspberries.
Consequently, small amounts of ellagitannins derived from natural sources may be more effective in the human diet than large doses of
purified ellagic acid.
Although ellagic acid is the bioactive agent that offers protection, the phytochemical is generally ingested in the form of another biochemical called ellagitannin.
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[Ellagic acid] prevents the binding of carcinogens to DNA and strengthens connective tissue, which may keep cancer cells from spreading.»
The Dietary
Polyphenol Ellagic Acid is a potent inhibitor of hOAT1 - 2005 The American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.
Punic acid is an omega 5 fatty acid known to inhibit cancer,
while ellagic acid is a potent plant antioxidant.
Raspberries are anti-inflammatory and contain a compound
called ellagic acid, which may inhibit development of certain cancers.
Berries
contain ellagic acid, which helps to reduce the breakdown of collagen as we age, keeping skin resilient.
Other protocols and research, in the United States and in Europe, have discovered that regular intake
of Ellagic Acid from red raspberries had also beneficial effects in:
The exact mechanism by which parasites are affected
by ellagic acid is not clear but current research points to the glutathione transferase pathway.
Muscadine Seeds: Fiber, Resveratrol, and Important Antioxidants Muscadine Skin / Pulp: Important Phytochemicals
including Ellagic Acid
What is produced in the fruit, is an amount of Ellagitannin, and this in turn is able to
produce Ellagic acid, only when it is consumed in the body.
Small fruit cultivar characteristics
for ellagic acid and nutraceutical development.
This means cancer cells probably get far
more ellagic acid than normal cells:
They are an unusually concentrated source of ellagitannins (
like ellagic acid), cyanidins and pelargonidins.
Cancer information and prevention
with ellagic acid Cancer: a malignant neoplastic disease -(any malignant growth or tumor caused by abnormal and uncontrolled cell division; it may spread to other parts of the body through the lymphatic system or the blood stream).
Marionberries are rich in
ellagic acid, a phytochemical that protects against cancer, and anti-inflammatory anthocyanins.
Included in this broad category are such compounds as quercetin, curcumin,
ellagic acid, catechins, and many others that appear frequently in the health news.