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Urolithin A research for heart failure treatment

Overview

Researchers at King’s College London, led by Joseph Burgoyne, have identified that urolithin A—a compound produced by gut bacteria from foods containing ellagitannins, such as pomegranates, walnuts, and berries—shows potential in treating heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).

In animal models and lab-grown human heart tissue, the compound improved heart function by up to 80%, reduced scarring, and prevented heart enlargement. The mechanism involves activating the PKG1α protein pathway, which is essential for the relaxation of heart muscles and blood vessels. This is particularly significant for HFpEF, a condition where the heart muscle becomes stiff and struggles to fill with blood between beats, despite maintaining a normal pumping capacity.

Findings set to be published in Science Advances emphasize that while the results are promising, they are in the early stages. Researchers note that an individual’s ability to produce urolithin A varies depending on their specific gut microbiome. While the compound has shown a favorable safety profile in previous human studies, clinical trials are required to determine if these results translate to human patients, and experts do not currently recommend dietary changes or supplementation as a medical treatment for heart failure.

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Joseph Burgoyne · King's College London · Science Advances · Urolithin A · King’s College London

Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Pomegranate compounds show potential to improve heart failure

    A study led by King's College London suggests that urolithin A, a compound derived from foods like pomegranate, may significantly improve heart function in patients with HFpEF.

  2. 21 days ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources
    King’s College London study finds compound may improve heart function

    King’s College London researchers found that urolithin A, a compound produced by gut bacteria from foods like pomegranate, may improve heart relaxation and function by up to 80% in early studies.

  3. 23 days ago

    [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Urolithin A shows promise in treating specific heart failure type

    King's College London researchers found that urolithin A, a compound from pomegranates, may help treat heart failure with preserved ejection fraction by improving heart relaxation and reducing scarring.

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