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Urolithin A

Compoundmitophagy

Discover 2 whole food sources of Urolithin A, certified organic growers, and the latest longevity research on this bioactive compound.

Precursor chain

Ellagitannins / Punicalagin
Pomegranate, Walnuts, Raspberries, Cloudberries
food
Must reach large intestine intact; avoid cooking which degrades ellagitannins
Urolithin A
target

Food sources

PomegranateStressed plant
Punica granatum
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Walnuts
Juglans regia
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Research citations

Urolithin A induces mitophagy and prolongs lifespan in C. elegans
Ryu D et al. · Nature Medicine · 2016
peer-reviewedDOI →
The mitophagy activator urolithin A is safe and induces a molecular signature of improved mitochondrial and cellular health
Andreux PA et al. · Nature Metabolism · 2019
peer-reviewedDOI →

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Recent research mentioning Urolithin A

  1. Urolithin A counteracts cyclophosphamide-induced chemobrain in rats through modulation of mitochondrial signaling pathways.
    Labib AY, Assal RA, Mantawy EM, Tadros MG, Michel HE · J Ethnopharmacol · 2026-04-02pubmed

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How it works

Urolithin A is a metabolite compound resulting from the transformation of ellagitannins by the gut bacteria.

Source: Wikipedia

Chemistry

IUPAC name
3,8-dihydroxybenzo[c]chromen-6-one
Formula
C13H8O4
PubChem
CID 5488186 →

Source: PubChem (NIH, public domain)

Learn more

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