The phenolic acids are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits but are not classed as essential nutrients). The 7 main phenolic acids are: - Capsaicin. - Curcumin. - Ellagic Acid. - Gallic Acid. - Salicylic Acid. - Tannic Acid. - Vanillin. They can be found in a wide range of plant based foods with berries, chilli peppers, grapes, nuts, spices and wine being some of the best sources. Although they do not get nearly as much publicity as the vitamins or minerals and are not believed to be essential, they still have a very important … [Read more...]
The Phenolic Acids Explained
WHAT ARE THE PHENOLIC ACIDS? The phenolic acids are a group of phytonutrients (plant based chemical compounds that have numerous health benefits but are not classed as essential nutrients). They can be found in a wide range of plant based foods including berries, chilli peppers, nuts and spices. Although the phenolic acids are not believed to be essential in humans, they do have numerous health benefits. With the exception of capsaicin they are all powerful antioxidants that can protect your body’s cells from dangerous free radicals (harmful by-products of oxygen related reactions). They … [Read more...]
Gallic Acid Explained
WHAT IS GALLIC ACID? Gallic acid is a phenolic acid and phytonutrient (a group of chemical compounds that occur naturally in plants and have multiple health benefits but are not considered essential to human health) that acts as a powerful antioxidant, fights cancer, fights diabetes and much more. In this article I will be providing a full breakdown of gallic acid and how it can benefit your body. WHEN WAS GALLIC ACID DISCOVERED? The French chemist and pharmacist Henri Braconnot was the first person to discover gallic acid in 1818. Before its health benefits were revealed, gallic acid … [Read more...]