Gallic Acid
PhytochemicalCan extend C. elegans lifespan and reduce human DNA damage; found in strawberries, mangoes, carob powder
Food Sources
Foods that contain Gallic Acid.
- Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
Other polyphenols present include oleuropein, tyrosol, oleuropein aglycone and gallic acid
Source: Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
Health Benefits
Health conditions that Gallic Acid may influence, based on research.
Reduces Risk Of
- Aging
The best candidates after assessment were spermidine, clofibrate, D-glucosamine, and gallic acid, as they had the biggest predicted lifespan effects with relatively mild side effects
Source: How We Age
Biological Mechanisms
How Gallic Acid works at a cellular level.
- PromotesReduces DNA Damage
Gallic acid shows potent protection against DNA oxidation in human and animal experiments; improves health parameters in type 2 diabetes
- PromotesCalorie Restriction Mimicry
Recipes with Gallic Acid
Recipes featuring foods that contain Gallic Acid.
Sources
- How Not to Age
- Nutrition, Food and Diet in Ageing and Longevity
- How We Age
- Young Forever