Tag Archive for 'Ellagic acid'

Senavirathna et al. are investigating the effects ellagic acid -- an antioxidant found in some pomegranates, raspberries, strawberries, and grapes, and nuts -- could have on halting and potentially reversing the damage caused by fatty liver disease. Image credit: Engin Akyurt.

Ellagic Acid May Represent Potential Food Intervention for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Study

May 27, 2024 by News Staff

Ellagic acid is a polyphenolic, non-flavonoid compound naturally found in a variety of fruits, such as pomegranates, raspberries, strawberries, and grapes,...

Singh et al show that urolithin A and its potent synthetic analog, UAS03, significantly enhance gut barrier function and inhibit unwarranted inflammation. Image credit: Praveen Kumar Vemula, Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine / Venkatakrishna Jala, University of Louisville.

Microbial Metabolite from Berry- and Pomegranate-Rich Diet Protects against Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

Jan 14, 2019 by News Staff

Urolithin A, a major microbial metabolite derived from polyphenolic compounds of berries and pomegranate fruits, and its synthetic structural analog, can...