The Claim
Daily supplementation with 30 billion pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila cells for 4 months significantly reduces trunk and android fat mass in adults with metabolic syndrome and low baseline levels of Akkermansia muciniphila.
What the research says
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In adults with metabolic syndrome and low levels of Akkermansia muciniphila, taking 30 billion pasteurized cells of this bacterium daily for four months reduces fat around the trunk and abdomen.
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In adults with metabolic syndrome and low baseline Akkermansia muciniphila levels, daily supplementation with 30 billion pasteurized cells for 4 months significantly reduces trunk and android fat mass, indicating a targeted effect on visceral adiposity that may contribute to improved metabolic health.
Bacteria-derived proteins from pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila bind to receptors in the gut lining, strengthening the barrier that prevents harmful substances from leaking into the bloodstream. This reduces chronic inflammation in fat tissue, especially around the abdomen. At the same time, these proteins trigger gut cells to release a hormone that improves how the body uses insulin, leading to less fat storage in the trunk and waist area.
What the research says
1 studyPeople with metabolic syndrome and low gut Akkermansia who took a daily supplement of this bacteria lost more belly fat than those who didn’t — but only if they started with very little of it. The study confirms this specific group benefited.
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