Biodynamic activities of ellagic acid: A dietary polyphenol

oleh: Bikash Debnath, Waikhom Somraj Singh, Manik Das, Sanchari Goswami, Kuntal Manna

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2020-01-01

Deskripsi

Plant polyphenols are fast-growing food products for the health beneficial properties. Ellagic acid (EA) is a fused four-ring polyphenol. It is present in the form of ellagitannin in plants. A significant quantity of EA was found in raspberry, blackberry, strawberry, cloudberry, and pomegranate. The present article provides ample information on the biological sources from fruits, its biotransformation, bioavailability, and metabolism along with biofunctions on human health.