3, 8-dihydroxy-6H-dibenzoic [B,D] pyran-6-one is also known as urolithin A. Studies have reported that A substance in pomegranates and other fruits called Urolithin A may help slow down the chemicalbookspecific aging process by improving the function of mitochondria in cells; Furthermore, there is no risk to human health from ingestion of this compound. It has been shown that urolycitin A stimulates mitochondrial biogenesis in a manner similar to regular exercise and is the only compound that reconstitutes cellular recycling of defective mitochondria.
Urolithin A, the gut microbial metabolite of ellagic acid, has anti-inflammatory, anti-proliferative, and anti-oxidative properties. Urolithin A induces autophagy and apoptosis, inhibits cell cycle progression, and inhibits DNA synthesis.