Gallic Acid - Feed Ingredient

Gallic acid is a naturally occurring phenolic compound found in various plants, fruits, and seeds, including gallnuts, tea leaves, grapes, and oak bark. It is known chemically as 3,4,5-trihydroxybenzoic acid and is commonly found in its free form or as part of tannins and polyphenols.

In equine feed and supplements, gallic acid may be included as part of plant-derived extracts or botanical ingredients due to its antioxidant properties. Gallic acid has been studied in other species for its potential roles in oxidative stress modulation, microbial activity, and inflammation. However, no specific research has been conducted to evaluate its effects or efficacy in horses.