Resident Expert
Featured scientific expert in the episode who explains mitochondrial biology, ellagic acid, urolithins, and organ-protective mechanisms, providing the technical deep dive for listeners.
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Feb 17, 2026 • 16min
The “Hidden” Mitochondria Guardian in Pomegranates: Why Your Microbiome Decides If It Works (Ellagic Acid → Urolithin A)
Resident Expert, a scientific authority on mitochondrial biology, explains how ellagic acid from pomegranates needs gut microbes to become urolithin A. Short, punchy segments explore mitochondria’s ROS problem and mitophagy. The conversation highlights organ protection (liver, kidney, heart, brain) and how antibiotics can disrupt the microbial conversion that unlocks these benefits.
