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Pomegranate compound ‘could combat’ complications of ageing

December 1, 2016 Srijitaageing:, Combat, complications, Compound, Could, of, Pomegranate

“Pomegranates slow down the ageing process by prompting cells to recycle and rebuild themselves, a study shows,” The Daily Telegraph reports. But before you rush to stock up on the “food of the gods”, the study in question only involved worms and rodents. Compounds called urolithins are produced by bacteria in the gut when breaking down food such as pomegranates, nuts and berries. The researchers found that one of them in particular, urolithin A, increased the lifespan of roundworms by a half. They also improved muscle function in rodents (specifically,…

Pomegranate juice may help fight ageing

July 13, 2016 Srijitaageing:, Fight, Help, Juice:, May, Pomegranate

Pomegranates are found with a potential to boost muscle strength and help to counteract ageing, say researchers. The findings showed that when we drink pomegranate juice, our body produces Urolithin A — a molecule. When this molecule gets transformed by microbes in the gut, it enables the muscle cells to protect themselves against ageing and also increases the muscle mass. As we age, our cells increasingly struggle to recycle the mitochondria — powerhouse of cells — and are no longer able to carry out their vital function and thus gets…