Does Your Pomegranate Contain Urolithin A And Ellagic Acid?
Pomegranate itself does not naturally contain high levels of urolithin A or ellagic acid in their final forms. Instead, after consumption, pomegranate ellagitannins are gradually converted into ellagic acid and urolithins by the gut microbiota. These powerful compounds are not originally present in significant concentrations within raw pomegranate juice or concentrate.
What truly matters is the fruit’s precursor compounds — namely punicalagins and ellagitannins. These precursors form the foundation of the gut-based transformation that produces urolithins, including urolithin A — a molecule linked to mitochondrial rejuvenation and anti-aging support.
Why Polyphenol Content Matters
Both ellagic acid and urolithin A have been linked to antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cellular health benefits. However, your ability to produce these compounds depends on your individual gut microbiome. That’s why our focus is on maximizing the polyphenol content, particularly punicalagins, to support the production of these metabolites from within.
👉 Our fermented pomegranate concentrate is rich in bioavailable polyphenols and supports digestive balance for better conversion potential.
What Research Tells Us
Summary: Bioactive Potential Through Gut Metabolism
Rather than trying to include urolithin A directly, our approach focuses on feeding your body what it needs to create it naturally. With over 10,000 mg/kg of polyphenols in our formula, our fermented pomegranate concentrate provides the raw materials your gut requires to generate urolithins effectively.
⚠️ Tip: While some supplements advertise “direct” urolithin A, the body may respond better to dietary precursors — especially when paired with a healthy gut microbiome.
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