A Novel Gut Bacteria Noted to Help Combat Obesity, Diabetes and Heart Disease

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10 Oct

Ronald Grisanti D.C., D.A.B.C.O., DACBN, MS, CFMP

As science continues to emerge in gut research, novel gut bacteria are discovered.

Akkermansia muciniphila has emerged as the “sentinel of the gut” and has been shown to promote gut barrier integrity, modulate immune response and inhibit inflammation.

Adequate levels of Akkermansia muciniphila provides that extra mucus layer of protection in leaky gut.

Low levels of this important bacteria have been found to be associated with a higher risk of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, auto-immune disease and obesity.

One test that measures your level of Akkermansia muciniphila is the GI Effects Test from Genova (https://www.gdx.net/product/gi-effects-comprehensive-stool-test)

Akkermansia muciniphila

You can increase the abundance of A. muciniphila in your gut by eating polyphenol-rich foods (https://www.healthline.com/health/polyphenols-foods).

There is also a supplement by a company called Pendulum that has a Akkermansia probiotic.

The following are currently recommended to increase this important gut bacteria: