55. Akkermansia: Revolutionizing Gut Health and Metabolism

In this episode, we are diving into the transformative world of gut heath with a focus on the keystone gut bacteria: Akkermansia. Here to help us learn more about Akkermansia is my guest, Christina O’Connor, RD. Christina is a registered dietitian with a rich background in microbiome science. From her early days in pediatrics to her current role at Pendulum Therapeutics, Christina has been a passionate advocate for understanding and harnessing the power of the microbiome to improve health outcomes. Stay tuned as we explore everything from the basics of Akkermansia to advanced applications in dietary practices and healthcare Today’s Topics: • What is Akkermansia? (00:00 - 17:38) • Why are polyphenols necessary for Akkermansia to work optimally? (17:38 - 20:16) • What causes low levels of Akkermansia in the gut and what are the symptoms? (20:16 - 25:25) • Benefits of Akkermansia supplementation and optimizing Akkermansia (25:25 - 28:51) • Is there a difference between pasteurized and live Akkermansia supplements? (28:51 - 35:41) • Pendulum's New Akkermansia Supplements: Metabolic Daily and GLP-1 Probiotic (35:41 - 46:54) As always, thanks for tuning in! *****Learn More about Akkermansia and Pendulum Therapeutics: https://pendulumlife.com/ *****Click here to subscribe to my channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM2Jjqb7MqtZ7VDIuRjguLA/?sub_confirmation=1     *****Connect with me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctorjones_doctorjones/     *****Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GregJonesNMD