Akkermansia to the rescue
Meet your superhero: Akkermansia
Akkermansia is an incredibly abundant species residing in your gut, making up a significant portion of the bacteria living inside you, between 0.5 and 5%.
What makes Akkermansia extraordinary is its home: the mucus lining in your intestines. Here, it produces enzymes that protect your delicate, one-cell-thick intestinal lining from harm.
But Akkermansia does much more than improving your gut health, something truly extraordinary in itself.
It appears to play a role in regulating body weight and maintaining metabolic balance.
When the numbers of Akkermansia decrease, it has been linked to serious health issues like type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and heart diseases, among other inflammatory conditions.
Studies have shown that Akkermansia is closely linked to reducing metabolic disorders and lowering inflammation in the body.
By taking care of Akkermansia, you might be shielding yourself from various metabolic disorders. Remember, when it comes to optimal metabolic health, your microbiome matters.
I've conducted numerous stool tests and have often observed depleted Akkermansia levels.
It's crucial to understand that there's no one-size-fits-all solution for fixing the gut and guarding against chronic diseases – it's never that straightforward!
While Akkermansia is a vital piece of the puzzle, we must consider the whole picture: nutrition, lifestyle, environment, and life-load.
Here's how to nurture your super hero:
One of the best ways to increase Akkermansia naturally is by eating plenty of plant foods that contain prebiotics and polyphenols to feed and grow these gut bugs.
Akkermansia particularly loves these polyphenols:
Pomegranate
Cranberries
Raspberries
Blackberries
Walnuts
Pecans
Eat berries daily or try an unsweetened pomegranate juice
This information is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any dietary or lifestyle changes.
