topicUrolithin A Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimIndividuals with sarcopenia face a significantly elevated risk of falls, fractures, cognitive impairment, and functional dependency, leading to increased hospitalization rates, prolonged lengths of stay, and greater healthcare costs [,,].
evidence level4
citationChin Hui San (2026)
sourceMolecular Mechanisms and Nutritional Modulation in Sarcopenia: A Narrative Review
topicUrolithin A Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimThese disruptions converge on key processes such as reduced neuromuscular integrity, impaired energy metabolism, and blunted anabolic signaling, ultimately contributing to declines in muscle strength and function.
evidence level4
citationChin Hui San (2026)
sourceMolecular Mechanisms and Nutritional Modulation in Sarcopenia: A Narrative Review
topicUrolithin A Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimAs a narrative synthesis, formal systematic review methodology and risk-of-bias assessment, were not applied.
evidence level4
citationChin Hui San (2026)
sourceMolecular Mechanisms and Nutritional Modulation in Sarcopenia: A Narrative Review
topicUrolithin A Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claim1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 Sarcopenia, defined as the progressive loss of skeletal muscle mass and function, is widely acknowledged as a critical determinant of health outcomes in aging populations and patients with chronic disease.
evidence level4
citationChin Hui San (2026)
sourceMolecular Mechanisms and Nutritional Modulation in Sarcopenia: A Narrative Review
topicUrolithin A Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimProteomic screening of skeletal muscle biopsies revealed UA upregulated pathways associated with mitochondria, while downregulating inflammatory pathways.
evidence level4
citationWhitfield J (2025)
sourceEvaluating the Impact of Urolithin A Supplementation on Running Performance, Recovery, and Mitochondrial Biomarkers in Highly Trained Male Distance Runners.
topicUrolithin A Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimWhile not statistically significant, UA led to a medium effect for increased markers of mitophagy (d = - 0.74), without changes in mitochondrial function.
evidence level4
citationWhitfield J (2025)
sourceEvaluating the Impact of Urolithin A Supplementation on Running Performance, Recovery, and Mitochondrial Biomarkers in Highly Trained Male Distance Runners.
topicUrolithin A Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimHowever, despite a reduction in rating of exertion and increased aerobic capacity, UA supplementation did not further enhance performance in highly trained male endurance athletes.
evidence level4
citationWhitfield J (2025)
sourceEvaluating the Impact of Urolithin A Supplementation on Running Performance, Recovery, and Mitochondrial Biomarkers in Highly Trained Male Distance Runners.
topicUrolithin A Exercise Performance Randomized Trial
claimBackground Urolithin A (UA) is a metabolite produced by gut bacteria following the consumption of ellagitannin-rich foods.
evidence level4
citationWhitfield J (2025)
sourceEvaluating the Impact of Urolithin A Supplementation on Running Performance, Recovery, and Mitochondrial Biomarkers in Highly Trained Male Distance Runners.