Caffeic Acid

Category: polyphenol

Aliases: 3,4-dihydroxycinnamic acid

Pharmacological Mechanism

Hydroxycinnamic acid — dietary phenolic in coffee, fruits. Strong antioxidant; inhibits 5-lipoxygenase reducing leukotriene synthesis. Hepatoprotective in animal toxicology models.

Half-Life (t½)

PO: 1h

Dosing Guidelines

• PO: Typical 200mg (Range: 100 - 500 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• cardiovascular
• immune-hematologic