Review of: "Can Urolithin A Help in Curing COVID-19 Infection?"
Abstract
This commentary explores the potential role of Urolithin A (UA), a gut microbiota-derived metabolite, as a possible supportive therapeutic agent in COVID-19 infection.The topic is scienti cally interesting and relevant, particularly given the increasing attention toward nutraceuticals, host-microbiome interactions, and immunomodulatory compounds in infectious disease management.The manuscript provides a concise overview of UA biogenesis, biological functions, and mechanistic pathways, including antioxidant activity, anti-in ammatory effects, and mitochondrial quality control via mitophagy.These mechanisms are plausibly linked to pathological processes observed in COVID-19, such as cytokine dysregulation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial dysfunction.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pomegranate: compositions and health benefits
COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
Gut microbiota and health
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Qeios
- Publication date
- 12 February 2026
- Language
- EN