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How Gut Bacteria Can Change Your Weight & Metabolism – Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D. : 1004

Dec 13, 2022
Colleen Cutcliffe, Ph.D., molecular biologist and biochemist, is the CEO and co-founder of Pendulum, focused on gut health. She shares groundbreaking research on Akkermansia muciniphila, a beneficial gut bacteria linked to weight management and metabolism. Listeners learn how this keystone strain can enhance gut lining and immune function. Colleen also discusses dietary impacts, emerging probiotics, and offers insights on how to boost Akkermansia for better health outcomes, making gut health an innovative route to improved well-being.
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INSIGHT

Akkermansia's Rising Importance

  • Akkermansia muciniphila, a keystone gut bacteria strain, has been the subject of thousands of studies, with over 300 new ones in recent months.
  • This strain's impact on metabolism, immunity, and the gut lining has garnered significant attention.
INSIGHT

Late Discovery of Akkermansia

  • Akkermansia was discovered relatively recently due to limitations in traditional culturing methods.
  • Advancements in DNA sequencing technology allowed for the identification of this oxygen-sensitive strain in the distal colon.
ANECDOTE

Antibiotics and Health Issues

  • Colleen Cutcliffe's prematurely born daughter experienced food sensitivities and metabolic differences, possibly due to early antibiotic exposure.
  • Studies show a correlation between early antibiotic use and chronic illnesses like obesity, diabetes, allergies, and ADHD.
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