Ellagic acid is a cancer-preventing compound found in red raspberries, strawberries and other fruits.4,5 Ellagic acid acts as a detoxifying agent by binding to carcinogens and making them inactive.6,9 Molecular studies show that ellagic acid prevents binding of carcinogens to DNA,10,11 reduces the incidence of cancer in cultured human cells exposed to carcinogens, and has antimutagenic properties.