Ellagic acid tempers fat storage, protects skin and more

If you haven’t yet heard much about the polyphenol nutrient called ellagic acid (also called EA), that may soon change. Some promising new studies are showing that it may benefit not only your overall cell health through its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, but it may also have implications for fat loss, weight maintenance and the overall metabolism and regulation of fat accumulation.

How ellagic acid tempers fat storage and fat cell formation

Studies in mice have shown that when fed the equivalent of about one and a half cups of muscadine grapes, which are high in ellagic acid (other grape varieties are …read more