Vanillic Acid

Vanillic acid is a naturally occurring phenolic acid, part of the larger family of plant compounds known as polyphenols. It is found in a variety of herbs, fruits, vegetables, grains and other plants.

Vanillic acid is chemically related to vanillin, one of the compounds associated with the familiar aroma and flavour of vanilla. However, vanillic acid is found in many plants beyond vanilla.

Within the Wellness Profiles, vanillic acid is included because research has explored its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and other potential biological activities. As with many individual plant compounds, much of this research comes from laboratory and animal studies, so it should not be interpreted as evidence that vanillic acid can prevent or treat disease in humans.

The greater health and wellness value comes from consuming a varied diet containing many different plant foods and their naturally occurring nutrients and phytochemicals.

Antioxidant Activity

Vanillic acid has demonstrate