Urolithin A Powder

Urolithin A Powder — High-Purity 98% Postbiotic Ingredient for Premium Nutraceutical Formulation

Urolithin A Powder (CAS: 1143-70-0) is a postbiotic metabolite of high purity, chemically known as 3,8-dihydroxy-6H-dibenzo[b,d]pyran-6-one, with the molecular formula C₁₃H₈O₄ and molecular weight of 228.2 g/mol. It is a light yellow to yellow powder, synthesised using synthetic technique and tested ≥98 % purity by HPLC. Herbcosher sources this ingredient from China, with ISO9001, GMP, FDA, Kosher, and Halal certifications. The MOQ is from 1kg and they provide OEM/ODM support. They have solid stock ready for fast global shipping.

What Is Urolithin A and Why Does It Matter for Formulators?

Urolithin A is a metabolite produced from the microbial decomposition of ellagitannins and ellagic acid present in foods like pomegranates and walnuts. Research suggests that only around 30-40% of us have the correct gut microbiota composition to naturally manufacture therapeutic doses of this chemical.

This presents a known formulation challenge in the nutraceutical business; bioavailability variability. This biological bottleneck is completely bypassed by direct supplementation with high purity product, which gives all end users a standardised, consistent molecule, independent of their microbiome composition.

Urolithin A is a strong mitophagy inducer, speeding up the removal of damaged mitochondria, a vital process to maximise cellular energy, maintain muscle function, and combat the effects of ageing. These qualities make it an important active ingredient for brands creating longevity, sports nutrition and luxury wellness formulations.

Technical Specifications

Product Characteristics and Formulation Properties

Urolithin A is a unique substance with a well defined molecular framework. Its demanding purity level of ≥98% allows exact dosing and constant batch-to-batch performance, unlike ratio-based botanical extracts, both of which are important for clinical use and dietary supplement registration.

It is lipophilic and so it is poorly soluble in water. This trait should be taken into account by formulators while developing a product. Micronization, encapsulation or the use of lipid based delivery methods are often used to enhance bioavailability in finished dosage forms.

The chemical is compatible with conventional manufacturing procedures for capsules, tablets and powder blends and has good thermal stability. It's chemical stability also has the advantage over liquid precursor forms which are more susceptible to deterioration during processing and storage.

Application Areas

Urolithin A is a great fit in several luxury product categories. In sports nutrition it improves muscle function and cellular energy as consumers increasingly focus on mitochondrial health and performance recovery.

Its mitophagy-activating mechanism offers a scientifically credible active in the longevity and healthy ageing market for goods targeting sarcopenia and age-related cellular deterioration. It also works well as a beauty-from-within and general wellbeing element with an emphasis on specified single-compound compounds.

Urolithin A Finished Product Formats include hard capsules, softgels, tablets, stick packs and custom powder mixes. The single chemical profile confirms the current market trend for clean label, accurately dosed nutritious supplements.

Quality Control and Documentation

Each batch of Urolithin A Powder produced by Herbcosher is subjected to HPLC testing to ensure ≥98% purity. The plant is ISO9001 and GMP quality managed with extra compliance credentials including FDA registration, Kosher and Halal certification.

Third party testing reports are available for your regulatory submission process upon request. These documents help speed up the product registration process in areas like the United States, the European Union and other regulated markets where ingredient transparency is necessary.

Heavy metal screening and microbiological testing are done to conventional nutraceutical quality specifications that match the standards of premium supplement producers.

OEM/ODM and Supply Capabilities

Herbcosher provides OEM and ODM services for both raw materials and finished products with flexibility. We offer custom dosage forms in powder, liposome and microcapsule formats and may private label package them to meet your branding needs.

The lead time for large orders is standard 15 working days. We have a warehouse of from 4,000 to 5,000 m2, which has enough stock of the goods to enable us to ship fast for trial or commercial orders. Depending on where you are located and when you need your order, we will ship via air, sea or train.

Herbcosher has more than 20 years experience in phytochemical manufacturing and active exporting to 30+ countries to provide a reliable and technically supported supply partnership.

FAQ

Q: Why is Urolithin A offered at a 98% purity specification?

A: Urolithin A is a single active molecule, so purity is the main quality indicator. The ≥98% standard guarantees consistent active content per dose, a prerequisite for dietary supplement compliance and clinical credibility.

Q: What are the suitable finished product formats for Urolithin A?

A: It works with capsules, pills, powder sachets, softgels and complex nutritional blends. Due to its poor water solubility, lipid-based or encapsulated delivery methods are recommended for improving bioavailability.

Q: How is Urolithin A different than ellagic acid as a supplement ingredient?

A: Ellagic acid is a precursor that requires certain gut microbes to convert it into Urolithin A. Urolithin A supplementation skips this conversion phase, providing everybody with the same molecule in a uniform and standardised way, independent of their microbiota.

Q: What is the minimum order quantity and average lead time?

A: The MOQ is 1kg, suitable for R&D and small batch production. Bulk orders normally deliver within 15 working days after payment confirmation.

Q: What certifications does your Urolithin A have?

A: This product is ISO9001, GMP, FDA, Kosher and Halal approved. Upon request, third-party testing documentation is available for regulatory and quality purposes.

Q: Does Herbcosher provide custom formulation or private label projects?

A: Yeah. Herbcosher provides complete OEM and ODM services including customised dosage form development, packaging design and private label production with a standard turnaround time of ≤15 working days.

Contact Us

Reach our technical and sales team at info@herbcosher.com to request Urolithin A Powder samples, specifications, or a custom quotation for your project.