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In a new month-long study, urolithin A supplementation (1000 mg/day) promoted a more "youthful" immune system environment characterized by a robust immune response and a lower inflammatory burden, alongside improved mitochondrial efficiency.
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Supplementation with urolithin A may improve immune function as we age, in addition to improving muscle strength, exercise performance, and biomarkers of mitochondrial health, including mitophagy.
This suggests that this gut-derived metabolite (some people produce it after eating pomegranates and walnuts, but others need to supplement directly) supports mitochondrial health and immune function, with performance benefits most evident in strength/endurance capacity.