The Akkermansia Company, renowned for its cutting-edge solutions in gut health, has proudly announced its entry into the U.S. consumer market. The company’s founders were instrumental in discovering and decoding Akkermansia muciniphila, a bacterium crucial for maintaining a healthy gut barrier and promoting overall wellness.
Akkermansia muciniphila is a naturally occurring bacterium in the gut microbiome, but many individuals have suboptimal levels. This deficiency can lead to issues such as leaky gut syndrome and inflammation, which are associated with various health conditions, including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and more.
To address this, The Akkermansia Company has introduced a range of dietary supplements formulated with scientifically validated ingredients designed to restore and protect gut health by replenishing Akkermansia muciniphila levels.
The development of these supplements followed years of intensive research. In 2004, Professor Willem M. de Vos and his team at Wageningen University made the groundbreaking discovery of Akkermansia muciniphila. Under Professor de Vos’s guidance, PhD student Dr. Muriel Derrien isolated and characterized this strain, naming it in honor of Dr. Anton Akkermans, a distinguished microbial ecologist.
The team then advanced to creating pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila MucT™, the sole Akkermansia strain subjected to clinical trials involving human subjects. A 2019 study demonstrated that daily supplementation with pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila MucT™ over three months was safe and effectively enhanced gut barrier function. This postbiotic offers exceptional stability and is up to 100 times more bioavailable compared to conventional probiotic products.
“After extensive research and clinical testing, we have developed the most effective form of Akkermansia muciniphila,” said Professor de Vos. “Our proprietary pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila MucT™ represents a significant advancement in gut and microbiome health. It is meticulously designed to promote optimal health and longevity, and its efficacy has been proven. Additional clinical data will be shared later this year.”
The Akkermansia Company’s flagship U.S. product, Healthy Weight, features pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila MucT™ combined with EGCG Green Tea and Chromium. This supplement aims to enhance gut barrier function while supporting weight management, vitality, and longevity.
Healthy Weight, which has been available in Europe since 2021, is now offered in the U.S. retailing at $59.99 for a 30-day supply on Amazon.
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