Benefits
Cardiovascular Markers
Multiple Pomella and pomegranate trials show improvements in lipid profile, blood pressure (modest), endothelial function, and cardiovascular markers.
Antioxidant Activity
Pomegranate ellagitannins among most potent natural antioxidants; comprehensive cellular protection.
Punicalagin Standardization (30%)
Punicalagins are pomegranate's signature ellagitannins — Pomella's 30% standardization ensures consistent active compound delivery.
Urolithin A Precursor
Pomegranate ellagitannins are converted by gut bacteria to urolithin A — bioactive metabolite associated with mitochondrial health and longevity. Some individuals don't produce urolithin A and may benefit from direct urolithin A supplements (different ingredient).
Exercise Recovery
Some evidence for pomegranate supporting exercise recovery and reduced muscle soreness.
Skin Health (Beauty-from-Within)
Pomegranate polyphenols support skin antioxidant defense and elasticity.
Mechanism of action
Punicalagin and Ellagitannin Activity
Punicalagins are unique pomegranate ellagitannins; convert to ellagic acid in body; ellagic acid is converted to UROLITHIN A by gut microbiome (in those with appropriate bacteria).
Urolithin A and Mitophagy
Urolithin A induces mitophagy — recycling of damaged mitochondria; relevant to muscle health and longevity.
Antioxidant / NF-kB Inhibition
Direct antioxidant activity plus NF-kB pathway modulation.
Endothelial Nitric Oxide Support
Supports endothelial function and vascular health.
Clinical trials
Multiple pomegranate extract trials on cardiovascular markers.
Adults with cardiovascular concerns.
Improvements in BP (modest), lipid markers, oxidative stress, endothelial function.
Verdure clinical evaluation of Pomella for cardiovascular and antioxidant applications.
Adults across applications.
Cardiovascular and antioxidant benefits; punicalagin bioavailability validation.