With the advent of the Human Microbiome Project and advancing technologies in whole-genome sequencing, the critical role of the gastrointestinal microbiome becomes clearer and clearer. We know the microbiome helps extract nutrients from the diet, creates important systemic metabolites, communicates with our skin and brain, and so much more. That being said, one such bacteria continues to stand out in the crowd– Akkermansia muciniphila. This bacterium, or lack thereof, may be a key player in obesity, metabolic disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, and ‘leaky gut’.
In today’s episode, we explain the vital role of Akkermansia muciniphila. We discuss dietary strategies to boost levels and the new Akkermansia probiotic supplement!
Today on The Lab Report:

2:30 The mucus layer of the GI tract 
6:00 Mucin vs. mucus and altering the mucus layer
7:35 Akkermansia muciniphila
11:55 Logical Speculation – High levels good or bad?  
14:10 Clinical implications of low levels of Akkermansia
16:40 Strategies to boost Akkermansia
18:05 Finally! A new Akkermansia probiotic!
19:05 Berberine is kinda awesome
20:00 Question of the Day

How does Genova evaluate Akkermansia and mucin?



Additional Resources:
GI Effects + Microbiomix
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