10/11/2025
The mucous loving bacteria in your gut
Then why is it all about Lactobacillus and Acidophilus?
Here is Aus the market is flooded with information on good bacteria. Sadly this good guy gets about its incredibly important job with little to no credit.
The human body is inhabited by trillions of microorganisms, collectively known as our microbiome. Researchers have known about A. muciniphila and its association with good gut health for many years.
Akkermansia is novel probiotic strain that was discovered in a Netherlands university in 2004.
Muciniphila translating to “preferring mucin” is perfect for this keystone species because it feeds off the slimmy mucus intestinal barrier for its energy. Therefore playing a vital role in maintaining but barrier integrity. Maintaining the tight junctions between the epithelial cells.
Low levels of this species come about when there is a compromised gut barrier, thin mucus layer, repeated use of antibiotics and a western diet that is low in fibre and Polyphenols.
Although this strain is not found in our foods we can improve levels by eating foods rich in prebiotic sources.
Pomegranate
Cranberry
Berries (red and blue)
Apples
Jerusalem artichoke
Garlic
Onions
Chicory root
Green tea
In return of rebuilding and refuelling this anaerobic strain it in turn produces short chain fatty acids like acetate and butyrate.
Protecting us from
Pathogens
Hormone and metabolic dysfunction
Depression
Just to name a few.
Fortunately now this along with many other good bugs can identified in Functional stool testing, giving us very valuable information and insights into the health of our bodies.
Want to know more? I’d love to hear from you 🫶🏻
