date:Jan 28, 2022
A substance in pomegranates could be key to a new anti-aging treatment, strengthening muscles and mitochondrial health. According to researchers from the University of Washington, the fruit contains an extract called urolithin A, which they believe can protect against frailty during old age.
Their study found older adults taking urolithin A supplements performed better in physical endurance tests. The metabolite compound is also present in some berries and nuts. It boosts the mitochondria the