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Ursolic Acid

Ursolic acid is a triterpene compound found in the waxy peel of apples and in herbs such as rosemary.

Also listed as Apple peel extract

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What remains unknown

The Foundation’s review identifies uncertainty about long-term supplement safety and drug interactions. Ordinary food exposure cannot establish the safety of concentrated products. The small exercise trial and short studies summarized here also cannot resolve those gaps. 1 2

For information, not individual medical advice. Ingredient studies do not establish the effectiveness of these products.

Sources

  1. Ursolic Acid Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, 2020