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Antioxidants Unique to Raspberries Provide Powerful Protection. Phytonutrients for Antioxidant, Antimicrobial and Anticarcinogenic Protection.

Ellagic Acid - History of Cancer Prevention

Published research on ellagic acid appeared in the early 1970s. First true studies began in early 1990. However, folklore remedies involving phytochemical extracts fhave been around for centuries.

Additionally, ongoing research suggests that raspberries may have cancer protective properties. Research with animals has suggested that raspberries have have the potential to inhibit cancer cell proliferation and tumor formation in various parts of the body, including the colon.

Raspberries possess almost 50% higher antioxidant activity than strawberries, three times that of kiwis, and ten times the antioxidant activity of tomatoes, shows research conducted in the Netherlands and published in the journal BioFactors.

The biggest contribution to raspberries' antioxidant capacity is their ellagitannins, a family of compounds almost exclusive to the raspberry, which are reported to have anti-cancer activity. Vitamin C contributes about 20% of the total antioxidant capacity, accounting for up to 30 milligrams in 100 grams (3.5 ounces) of fruit. Raspberries anthocyanins, especially cyanidin and pelagonidin glycosides, make up another 25%. And more good news: freezing and storing raspberries does not significantly affect their antioxidant activity, although in this study, their concentration of vitamin C was halved by the freezing process.

 
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Ellagic -  Metabolic pathways of Ellagitannins

Ellagic Acid - Background

Ellagic Acid - History

Ellagic Acid - Evidence

Ellagic Acid - Clinical Studies

Ellagic Acid - Mode of Action

Ellagic Acid - Medical References

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