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RSC Advances· 2015Q1

Gallic acid: a versatile antioxidant with promising therapeutic and industrial applications

Bharti Badhani, Neha Sharma, Rita Kakkar

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Gallic acid demonstrates potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, showing promise for treating degenerative diseases and as a functional ingredient in food and cosmetics.

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Key points

  • Gallic acid possesses strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.
  • It neutralizes free radicals, mitigating oxidative stress.
  • Potential therapeutic applications include treating cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and aging.
  • It is a promising functional ingredient for food and cosmetic industries.

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Abstract

Oxidative stress, a result of an overproduction and accumulation of free radicals, is the leading cause of several degenerative diseases such as cancer, atherosclerosis, cardiovascular diseases, ageing and inflammatory diseases.

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Field: Biochemistry (Medicine)

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