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Health benefits of Urolithins
Urolithins (e.g., UroA and B) are gut microbiota-derived metabolites of the
natural polyphenol ellagic acid.
Urolithins are associated with various health benefits, including :
➢ antioxidant
➢ Anti-inflammatory
➢ Estrogenic modulators → regulation of bone density after menopause
➢ anti-cancer and
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