06/10/2026
Doc Flowers Longevity delivers Additional Herbal support for mitochondrial function .
⚡ Your cells depend on mitochondria for energy and their function can decline with age. But your body has ways to maintain and renew them, and what you eat can help support those processes.
Comment NEWSLETTER to get more science-driven health insights sent your way.
Mitochondria are the tiny power plants inside your cells, converting nutrients into energy your body can use. As you age, changes in mitochondrial function can contribute to declines in muscle strength, energy, and physical performance.
Foods like pomegranate, walnuts, raspberries, strawberries, and blackberries contain compounds called ellagitannins. Certain gut bacteria can convert them into urolithin A, a bioactive that has been studied for its ability to support mitophagy, the cellular process that clears away damaged mitochondria.
But not everyone produces urolithin A equally. It depends, in part, on the makeup of your gut microbiome.
Other foods and bioactives are also being studied for their effects on mitochondrial health, including extra virgin olive oil and green tea.
Rather than thinking of these foods as magic bullets, think about how their bioactives can support the biological pathways your cells use to maintain mitochondrial health.
