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Akkermansia A Keystone Probiotic That Improves Metabolic & Gut Health | Dr Colleen Cutcliffe Ep1

Sep 10, 2023
Dr Colleen Cutcliffe, a co-founder of Pendulum, discusses the importance of Akkermansia muciniphila in gut health and disease prevention. She explains the role of this keystone strain in maintaining the gut lining and ongoing research on its regulation. Furthermore, she explores how Akkermansia promotes mucus production, regulates glucose control through GLP one stimulation, aids in weight loss, and metabolizes fiber into butyrate.
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Quick takeaways

  • Akkermansia muciniphila is a keystone probiotic that plays a crucial role in maintaining a healthy gut lining and preventing the leakage of harmful substances into the bloodstream.
  • Akkermansia contributes to gut health by promoting the generation of new mucin, regulating glucose control and satiety through GLP-1 stimulation, and producing butyrate for colon cell energy.

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Introduction to Pendulum

Colleen, the co-founder and CEO of Pendulum, shares her background in science and her journey in starting the company. Pendulum focuses on leveraging microbiome science to develop next-generation probiotics for targeting different diseases and improving overall health.

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