The Claim

Supplementation with pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila MucT for 24 weeks in adults with overweight or obesity after weight loss is not associated with serious adverse events.

Source: Pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila MucT for weight loss maintenance in people with overweight and obesity: a controlled randomized trial

What the research says

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Supports
75score
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Description
1 study reviewed
In plain English

Taking pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila MucT for 24 weeks after weight loss in adults with overweight or obesity does not lead to serious adverse events.

See the scientific wording

Pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila MucT supplementation for 24 weeks in adults with overweight or obesity after weight loss is not associated with serious adverse events, suggesting a favorable short-term safety profile.

Why this might work

The pasteurized bacteria interact with the gut lining and immune cells, which changes how fat tissue uses energy and causes more calories to be lost in stool. This makes the body burn more fat and absorb less food energy, preventing weight gain after weight loss.

Verified mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila MucT for weight loss maintenance in people with overweight and obesity: a controlled randomized trial

    People who took this special pasteurized bacteria supplement for six months after losing weight didn’t have any serious side effects, which means it was safe for them to take during that time.

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