Evaluating the Impact of Urolithin A Supplementation on Running Performance, Recovery, and Mitochondrial Biomarkers in Highly Trained Male Distance Runners

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Jamie Whitfield · Australian Catholic University

Alannah K. A. McKay · Australian Catholic University

Nicolin Tee · Australian Catholic University

Rachel McCormick · Australian Catholic University

Aimee Morabito · Australian Catholic University

Leonidas G. Karagounis · University of Bern

Andréane M. Fouassier

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Our results show that 4 weeks of daily UA supplementation facilitates recovery by downregulating inflammatory pathways and indirect markers of muscle damage. However, despite a reduction in rating of exertion and increased aerobic capacity, UA supplementation did not further enhance performance in highly trained male endurance athletes.

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Published in: Sports Medicine

Volume 55, Issue 12, pp. 3183-3200

DOI: 10.1007/s40279-025-02292-5

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Evaluating the Impact of Urolithin A Supplementation on Running Performance, Recovery, and Mitochondrial Biomarkers in Highly Trained Male Distance Runners

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