The Claim
Daily supplementation with pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila MucT for 24 weeks in adults with overweight or obesity who have previously lost weight results in a net weight loss of 3.1 kg from baseline to study end, compared to a net weight loss of 1.1 kg in the placebo group, with a statistically significant difference (P=0.009).
What the research says
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In adults with overweight or obesity who have previously lost weight, taking a daily supplement of pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila MucT for 24 weeks leads to a 3.1 kg greater weight loss than taking a placebo.
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In adults with overweight or obesity who have previously lost weight, daily supplementation with pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila MucT for 24 weeks results in a net weight loss of 3.1 kg from baseline to study end, compared to 1.1 kg in the placebo group (P=0.009), indicating a sustained benefit on total body weight reduction.
The bacteria interact with cells in the gut lining, which signals fat tissue to burn more fat and produce more energy, while also causing more undigested food energy to leave the body in stool. This double effect creates a negative energy balance, leading to continued weight loss even when eating normally.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who had lost weight and then took a daily supplement of this specific bacteria lost over 3 kg more on average than those who took a fake pill, showing the supplement helped them keep off the weight better.
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