Ellagic Acid Displays a Protective Effect on Red Blood Cell Membrane During Aging in Humans.

Tikam Chand Dakal, Pawan Kumar Maurya

Department of Biochemistry, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, 123031 Haryana India.Department of Biochemistry, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh, 123031 Haryana India. · pubmed

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Abstract

Ellagic acid (EA) is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound primarily found in pomegranates and berries. It is a dimer of gallic acid and has been shown to have health advantages. We assessed the protective effect of EA against oxidative stress caused by tert-butyl hydroperoxide (

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Research summary

Ellagic acid exhibits a protective effect on red blood cell membranes against oxidative stress during aging. The study addresses oxidative stress, a key factor in the aging process, suggesting a potential role for ellagic acid in mitigating age-related cellular damage.

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