Overview
Major pomegranate ellagitannin.
Mechanism of action
Metabolized to urolithins by gut bacteria.
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Evidence-based benefits
Anti-inflammatory
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · Well tolerated
Drug interactions
No notable interactions reported.
Supplement interactions
None listed.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Scientific evidence (8)
Punicalagin metabolism
Cerda B, et al.
Pharmacokinetics
Converted to urolithin A in colon.
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