3-phenyllactic acid

3-phenyllactic acid is associated with physical function in humans.

“an inverse correlation between blood PLA levels and physical performance in patients with sarcopenia, when compared to age-matched non-sarcopenic controls.”

HumansPatients with sarcopenia, compared with age-matched non-sarcopenic controlsblood

A microbiota-derived metabolite, 3-phenyllactic acid, prolongs healthspan by enhancing mitochondrial function and stress resilience via SKN-1/ATFS-1 in C. elegans

Nature communications·30 Dec 2024