03/02/2026
If you haven’t seen it already, we recently launched a targeted postbiotic called Akkermansia Postbiotic. This next generation postbiotic features pasteurised (heat inactivated) strain of Akkermansia muciniphila (AKK001™) a naturally occurring mucus associated gut bacterium that has become a major focus of metabolic health research.
A healthy gut lining is so incredibly important for us, as a healthy gut lining supports hormone signalling (including GLP-1), leading to important lifestyle benefits. While general probiotics provide live organisms, often by the time they make it through your gut, the number of effective living organisms has dropped significantly. That’s why we’re so excited about Akkermansia Postbiotic. Pasteurisation preserves the bacterium’s beneficial cell structures while removing the challenges associated with live bacteria, resulting in a very stable, non-viable postbiotic that can be reliably delivered.
Human clinical studies on pasteurised Akkermansia muciniphila have shown improvements in markers of metabolic health in overweight and insulin-resistant adults, compared with a placebo. In a placebo-controlled human study, individuals taking pasteurised Akkermansia showed lower post-meal blood glucose levels. The total glucose response after a meal (measured as glucose area under the curve, or AUC, over 180 minutes) was reduced by approximately 36.1 mg/dL, and incremental glucose AUC was reduced by about 28.6 mg/dL, compared with placebo. A small but meaningful improvement in long-term blood sugar control was also observed, with HbA1c decreasing by around 0.6% versus the placebo.
Additional research suggests that Akkermansia may help support the gut lining and reduce low-grade inflammation. It has also been shown to interact with gut-derived hormones such as GLP-1, which play a role in appetite signalling, glucose metabolism, and overall metabolic regulation.
It is intended for generally healthy adults looking to support metabolic health, digestive resilience, and healthy ageing as part of a balanced diet and lifestyle.
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