Pendulum Life

Pendulum exists to make millions healthier through microbiome-targeted medical probiotics.

10/31/2025

Gut health doesn’t have to be scary. 👻

No tricks here—just clinically studied probiotic strains that help keep your gut in balance.

Pendulum makes science feel a little less like fright night and a lot more like feeling your best.

10/10/2025

Calling all Registered Dietitians!

We’re heading to FNCE 2025 and can’t wait to connect with you. Stop by Booth #419 to meet the Pendulum team, including our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Adam Perlman, MD, MPH, FACP, and our incredible Registered Dietitians.

Join us for a live session on
Akkermansia muciniphila: the probiotic strain you need to know
📅 Monday, 11:40am–12:10pm CT
📍 Expo Learning Theater

Come learn about the science behind this powerful gut-health strain and how it supports your patients’ metabolic and digestive wellness.

We can’t wait to see you there!

10/01/2025

Your gut microbes don’t just help with digestion—they help produce and regulate key neurotransmitters like serotonin and GABA, which play major roles in your sleep cycle. A balanced microbiome helps keep your circadian rhythm in sync, supports melatonin production, and calms the nervous system so you can drift off more easily and stay asleep longer.

Take care of your gut, and your gut will take care of your sleep.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wWeWx

09/29/2025

Did you know GLP-1 isn’t something new—it’s something your gut can make on its own.

Strains like Akkermansia muciniphila and Clostridium butyricum support your body’s natural GLP-1 production by strengthening the gut lining and producing butyrate.

Pendulum’s targeted probiotics including both live strains to help support your metabolic health from the inside out. Watch to learn how your microbiome helps drive GLP-1 naturally.

*Products not intended for weight loss.

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09/22/2025

Plugged up? You’re not alone. Constipation affects anywhere from one in six to one in ten people worldwide—and it’s more than just uncomfortable. It can cause painful abdominal cramping and disrupt your day. Luckily, we’ve got your back (and your bowels). If you're searching for probiotics for constipation relief, you're in the right place. Check out our blog (link in bio) to learn how probiotics can get things moving again.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wVZZK

09/18/2025

Probiotics are measured in more than one way—and it makes a big difference in how you understand their effectiveness.

CFU, or colony forming units, tells you how many bacterial cells can grow on and make what’s called a colony (or a family, so to speak). It’s a common industry standard, but it may not account for how many of those cells survive the journey—through months of storage, shipping, and finally, through your stomach acid. Plus, it may not accurately estimate the number of viable cells, since clumps of live bacteria can grow into one colony.

AFU, or active fluorescent units, takes it a step further. This measure uses advanced techniques to count how many living, metabolically active cells are still viable and ready to get to work in your gut. Think of it as the difference between counting seeds in a packet (CFU) versus knowing how many will actually sprout and grow into healthy plants (AFU).

By focusing on AFU, you get a clearer picture of what’s alive, active, and capable of supporting your microbiome—right where it matters.

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wVTAV

09/16/2025

Your gut microbiome is a lot like a garden, filled with trillions of microbes working together in an ecosystem:

– Fiber-rich foods act like fertilizer. Just as compost nourishes plants, fiber feeds the good bacteria, giving them the energy they need to grow and produce compounds that benefit your health.
– Stress, poor sleep, or antibiotics can behave like invasive weeds. When weeds take over a garden, the balance shifts and healthy plants struggle. Similarly, disruptions in your daily routine can allow less-helpful microbes to crowd out the beneficial ones.
– Probiotics are like planting new seeds. Adding fresh, living strains to your microbiome can boost diversity and strengthen the overall resilience of your gut “garden,” helping it bounce back and stay balanced.

When your inner garden is well cared for, it doesn’t just thrive locally—it supports digestion, metabolism, and immune health across your entire body. 🌱

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wVOz6

09/05/2025

Not just eye candy. Backed by a powerful clinical trial.

Real science. Real results. Because your gut deserves some more swag

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09/04/2025

Research shows that your diet is a main driver of your microbiome. Fiber and polyphenols feed microbes in your gut, like Akkermansia muciniphila, that support your metabolic health.

Looking to level up your gut health this fall? Look no further than your plate!

Learn more: https://brnw.ch/21wVtJu

09/02/2025

Back to school means busy mornings. This make-ahead breakfast combines prebiotic fiber from oats and chia seeds with fermented Greek yogurt for beneficial probiotics. Cinnamon provides polyphenols that may support Akkermansia growth, while the fiber-rich apple keeps you satisfied all morning.

Ingredients:
½ cup rolled oats
2 tbsp chia seeds
½ cup unsweetened almond milk
¼ cup plain Greek yogurt
1 tbsp almond butter
½ tsp cinnamon
1 tsp maple syrup
½ medium apple, diced
1 tbsp chopped walnuts

Directions:
1. In a mason jar or bowl, combine oats, chia seeds, almond milk, yogurt, almond butter, cinnamon, and maple syrup.
2. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
3. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 4 hours).
4. In the morning, stir in diced apple and top with walnuts.
5. Enjoy cold or warm for 30 seconds in the microwave.

Curiosity takes guts. Never taken a probiotic before? Want custom gut-healthy tips? We love hearing from our gutsy community! Email us at hello@pendulumlife.com or check us out here: https://brnw.ch/21wVpCl

08/28/2025

Thank you to the Mayo Clinic for being an early believer in Pendulum and backing us as investors for the last decade!

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