How Reefvive is rebuilding coral reefs from discarded oyster shells — 2026-09-23

Impact Vector: Good News · Sep 23, 2026 · 3m

## Short Segments Gut bacteria from pomegranates and berries may hold the key to improving inflammatory bowel disease outcomes. Today, we'll explore how a natural compound from these fruits activates a protective pathway in the gut, and later, we'll dive into how discarded oyster shells are being used to rebuild coral reefs. Researchers at the University of Louisville have discovered that gut bacteria breaking down compounds in pomegranates, walnuts, and berries produce a metabolite called urolithin A. This compound can activate a protective pathway in intestinal cells, repairing the gut…