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Metabolite produced by gut microbiota from pomegranates reduces inflammatory bowel disease

January 9, 2019

Scientists at UofL have shown that a microbial metabolite, Urolithin A, derived from a compound found in berries and pomegranates, can reduce and protect against inflammatory bowel disease.

Assistant VP to expand interprofessional health education, practice partnerships

January 9, 2019

The University of Louisville is meeting demands of the rapidly changing health care system by boosting education and practice collaboration among the health disciplines.

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Metabolite produced by gut microbiota from pomegranates reduces inflammatory bowel disease

January 9, 2019

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Scientists at the University of Louisville have shown that a microbial metabolite, Urolithin A, derived from a compound found in berries and pomegranates, can reduce and protect against inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).