Ellagic Acid
Ellagic Acid Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.
Ellagic Acid is present in several fruits such as cranberries, strawberries, raspberries, and pomegranates. In pomegranates, there are several therapeutic compounds but ellagic acid is the most active and abundant. Ellagic Acid is also present in vegetables. Ellagic Acid is an investigational drug studied for treatment of Follicular Lymphoma (phase 2 trial), protection from brain injury of intrauterine growth restricted babies (phase 1 and 2 trial), improvement of cardiovascular function in adolescents who are obese (phase 2 trial), and topical treatment of solar lentigines. Ellagic Acid's therapeutic action mostly involves antioxidant and anti-proliferative effects.
Ellagic Acid's therapeutic action mostly involves antioxidant and anti-proliferative/anti-cancer effects.
Trade Name | Ellagic Acid |
Generic | Ellagic acid |
Ellagic acid Other Names | ácido elágico, Ellagic acid |
Type | |
Formula | C14H6O8 |
Weight | Average: 302.1926 Monoisotopic: 302.006267168 |
Groups | Investigational |
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Last Updated: | September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am |
Uses
Ellagic Acid is being investigated for use in follicular lymphoma, brain injury in intrauterine growth restricted babies, obese adolescents, and solar lentigines.
How Ellagic Acid works
The exact mechanism of action of ellagic acid in its different potential indications is still being investigated.
Elimination Route
After oral consumption, ellagic acid reaches maximum concentrations in about 1 hour.
Clearance
Ellagic Acid is eliminated from the body in about 4 hours.
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