There’s a lot of focus on the healthy fatty acid content in walnut oil, but it also has a plethora of bioactive compounds beneficial to our health. One of those is the polyphenol pedunculagin.
Pedunculagin is an ellagitannin, a specific type of polyphenol that’s found in berries and nuts. When consumed, ellagitannins release ellagic acid, which has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory capabilities7. This can help protect against diseases like certain cancers8, neurodegenerative diseases9, and cardiovascular diseases6.
“The fatty acids and plant bio-actives in walnuts might promote healthier immune responses in the body, but this is difficult to study in people,” adds Ann Skulas-Ray, Ph.D., assistant professor of the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness at The University of Arizona.
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