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Urolithin A
Also called: mitopure
A compound made by gut bacteria from pomegranate.
- Why people take it
- Muscle, ageing.
- What the evidence says
- Small early trials.
- How it is usually taken
- Usually 500 mg to 1 g a day.
- Be careful
- Little long-term data.
- Medicines it can interact with
- No important medicine interactions are known, but tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement you take.
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Common questions
What is Urolithin A?
A compound made by gut bacteria from pomegranate.
Why do people take Urolithin A?
Muscle, ageing.
Does Urolithin A work?
Small early trials.
How much Urolithin A do people take?
Usually 500 mg to 1 g a day.
Is Urolithin A safe?
Little long-term data.
Does Urolithin A interact with medicines?
No important medicine interactions are known, but tell your doctor and pharmacist about every supplement you take.
Sources and further reading
Last reviewed 31 October 2026. Written by Satya Babu.
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