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Acid in berries
may slow cancer
Scientists are working to increase an organic acid in strawberries that medical studies show inhibits the start of cancer caused by some chemicals.
A purified, commercially made version of the acid has been used by medical researchers in cancer studies of rats.
It’s been known for some time that strawberry roots, leaves and fruit contain organic ellagic acid. The scientists are looking at the genetics of the acid to find out how it’s inherited so that plants can be bred for higher levels.
A “considerable amount of ellagic acid” was found in tests with 40 strawberry varieties, according to a U.S. Department of Agriculture researcher. It is estimated that an ounce of ellagic acid could be found in 25 pounds of strawberries.
Right now, it isn’t know what dietary intake of ellagic is needed to be effective. It is known that there is a
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