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  • Akkermansia Claims to Support Gut Health — Here's What the Science Says June 4, 2026
    Akkermansia muciniphila is a gut microbe that thrives in your intestinal mucus layer. It's linked to improved metabolic health, but its levels decrease with age and poor diet Studies suggest Akkermansia may support a healthy weight by influencing fat mass, insulin sensitivity, and inflammatory markers, as shown in animal models. It also has roles in […]
    Dr. Joseph Mercola