Have you recently heard about Akkermansia and wondered what it's all about?
We know it’s a commensal bacteria that resides in the human gut, thriving in the mucus layer, but its popularity in the wellness world has many asking: Are the benefits truly substantial?
To answer this question let’s go over some common claims and what the research actually tells us.
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00:00 Intro
02:06 What is Akkermansia?
04:29 “Only strain that lives and regulates the gut lining”
05:10 “Major part of the microbiome”
06:49 “Low levels are associated with poor gut health”
07:56 “Good for metabolism & gut health”
10:30 Beware of “Positive Publication Bias”
12:14 Other probiotics that improve gut health
12:54 Increasing Akkermansia naturally
17:49 Key takeaways
18:54 Recommended protocol
Akkermansia muciniphila: 18 years after its first discovery https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgstr.2022.1024393/full
Akkermansia muciniphila, a human intestinal mucin-degrading bacterium https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15388697/
Role of Akkermansia in Human Diseases: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37111034/
Akkermansia muciniphila improves glucose homeostasis https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33820962/
Spatial Characteristics of Colonic Mucosa-Associated Gut Microbiota in Humans https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34223947/
Next-Generation Probiotic in Modulating Human Metabolic Homeostasis and Disease Progression https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36835309/
Gut Bifidobacteria Populations in Human Health and Aging https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27594848/
Akkermansia muciniphila in the Human GI Tract https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30041463/
Intestinal Lactobacillus in health and disease, a driver or just along for the ride? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28866243/
Akkermansia lower in severe obesity https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31265324/
Impairment of Insulin Secretion and Glucose Homeostasis in Lean Type 2 Diabetes https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34085773/
Akkermansia muciniphila in IBD: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9853388/
Mucosa-Associated Microbiota in Patients with IBS https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33271532/
Differences in the Composition of Gut Microbiota between Patients with Parkinson's Disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34884399/
Gut microbiome of MS patients https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36113426/
Probiotics fortify intestinal barrier function https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37168869/
Outcome-Specific Efficacy of Different Probiotic Strains and Mixtures in IBS https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37686889/
Clinical effects and gut microbiota changes of using probiotics, prebiotics or synbiotics in IBD https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33555375/
Effects of probiotics on functional constipation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32005532/
Probiotics for Preventing and Treating SIBO https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28267052/
Probiotics as an effective therapeutic approach in alleviating depression symptoms https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35348020/
Diets that differ in their FODMAP content alter the colonic luminal microenvironment https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25016597/
Prebiotic Effect on Gut With Altered FODMAP Intake in Patients with Crohn's Disease https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27077959/
Efficacy of a low FODMAP diet in IBS https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34376515/
Lipoprotein and Endotoxemia Improvement in Metabolic Syndrome with Gut Microbiota Modification https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31451009/
Regulation of gut microbiome by keto diet https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36313018/
Islamic fasting leads to an increased Akkermansia https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31854308/
Strategies to promote Akkermansia https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30416539/
Adjuvant Probiotics Attenuate Glycemic Levels and Inflammatory Cytokines in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35299968/
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Probiotics can be a great tool for improving H. Pylori, Diarrhea, IBS and other gut-related problems. I’ll cover new research and probiotic protocols that will help you heal these common health issues.
And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments
A Simple Probiotic Protocol to Improve IBS & Leaky Gut https://youtu.be/drayyAojUJA?si=dyOltvfzu7VZ6mcj
What’s the Best Probiotic for IBS? https://youtu.be/7quTmOpqJA4?si=au_0RY5K4JjBclRh
What Type of Probiotic Should You Take? https://youtu.be/S8QNPqBGKJM?si=xUnzpfoYhriDbyKs
The Best Supplements for the Gut Microbiome https://youtu.be/z1ipDsS7TY8?si=pLPHneHKH7ij59dS
IBS Treatment Plan for Bloating, Constipation, and Diarrhea https://drruscio.com/ibs-treatment/
Best Probiotic For Constipation https://drruscio.com/best-probiotic-for-constipation/
Why Probiotics Are Important & A Simple Protocol To Get Started https://drruscio.com/why-probiotics-are-important/
What You Should Know About IBS Probiotics https://drruscio.com/ibs-probiotics/
Probiotic Benefits for Mother+Child & Histamine Intolerance https://drruscio.com/probiotic-benefits-for-motherchild-histamine-intolerance/
How to Get the Best Benefit From Probiotics for Skin Health https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-skin/
00:00 Intro
01:01 IBS and its underlying conditions
04:35 Probiotics for constipation and diarrhea
08:13 Positive effects on H. Pylori treatment
09:48 Do probiotics increase weight loss?
14:29 Do probiotics affect exercise?
16:15 Skin health improvements
17:56 Benefits for colic
19:34 Probiotic protocol to start with
Efficacy of Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotics in IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37772692/
Efficacy and Safety of Probiotics and Synbiotics for Constipation in Children: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37625312/
Modern Probiotics for the Correction of Diarrhea and Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37801459/
Probiotics Therapy for Adults with Diarrhea-Predominant IBS: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36251040/
The Effectiveness of Treatment with Probiotics in H. Pylori Eradication: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37540067/
L-Carnitine and Synbiotic Co-Supplementation on Women with Obesity: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37929031/
Microbiome-Targeted Therapies as an Adjunct to Traditional Weight Loss Interventions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36530587/
Benefits of the Probiotics and Synbiotics Supplementation on Anthropometric Indices and Body Composition in Adults: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38030409/
Effects of Probiotic/Synbiotic Supplementation on Body Weight in Patients with Diabetes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37085813/
Effects of L-Carnitine Supplementation on Weight Loss and Body Composition: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32359762/
Effects of Heat-Killed Lactiplantibacillus Plantarum TWK10 on Exercise, Fatigue, and Muscle Growth in Men: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37816697/
Is There a Role for Modified Probiotics as Beneficial Microbes: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28884589/
Gut-Skin Axis: Microbial Dysbiosis and Skin Conditions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33670115/
Probiotic Supplementation in Infant Atopic Dermatitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37345893/
Infant Colic Represents Gut Inflammation and Dysbiosis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30177353/
Microbiome of the First Stool After Birth and Infantile Colic: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32053826/
Infant Microbiota in Colic: Problem Crying and Subsequent Child Behavior: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32279681/
Reducing FODMAPs of Breastfeeding Mothers and Improvement Infantile Colic Symptoms: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30306603/
Probiotic Supplementation and Breast Milk and Infant Gut Microbiome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37660760/
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The right brain health diet can improve cognition, memory, focus, AND mood. I’ll break down the best brain boosting foods and habits—and share the brain supplements that work according to science. Tune in!
➡️ 8 Ways to Beat Brain Fog & Boost Cognition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk_ICGk0RwQ&t=2s
➡️ The Top 4 Gut & Brain Health Benefits of Probiotics EXPLAINED:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mr369OAmrMU&t=590s
➡️The REAL Root Causes of Brain Fog (Why Gut Health Matters): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GkmwR2RCWkg&t=51s
And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments!
➡️What is the BEST Exercise for Brain Health? https://drruscio.com/best-exercise-for-brain-health/
➡️Beetroot Juice: Sip it or Skip it? https://drruscio.com/beetroot-juice/
➡️What Science Tells Us About the Best Diet for Brain Health https://drruscio.com/best-diet-for-brain-health/
➡️Can Fasting Improve Your Brain Health? https://drruscio.com/fasting-brain-health/
➡️Health News Reviews: Updates on Diets https://drruscio.com/health-news-reviews-oct-2017/
➡️Can You Use Probiotics for Brain Health Benefits? https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-brain-health/
➡️The Science Behind Intermittent Fasting and Circadian Rhythm https://drruscio.com/intermittent-fasting-and-circadian-rhythm/
➡️The Best Time to Take Multivitamins for Better Health https://drruscio.com/best-time-to-take-multivitamins/
00:00 Intro
01:06 Exercise and hunger
04:28 Beetroot benefits
05:33 Polyphenols
07:40 Ultra-processed vs minimally processed foods
10:19 Mediterranean diet
11:43 Fish oil
14:34 Multivitamins
17:34 Intermittent fasting
20:02 Histamine
22:50 Key takeaways
The Influence of Physical Activity on Neural Responses to Visual Food Cues
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37236384/
Effects of a Chewable Beetroot-Based Supplement on Cognitive Performance
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37875637/
The Effect of Beetroot Juice on Exercise-Induced Muscle Damage
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34151694/
Nitrate Derived From Beetroot Juice Lowers Blood Pressure in Patients
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35369064/
Dietary (Poly)phenols and Cognitive Decline
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37888840/
100 Richest Dietary Sources of Polyphenols
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21045839/
Ultra-Processed Food Consumption and Adult Mental Health Disorders
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36094005/
Mediterranean-Diet Approaches for Neurodegenerative Delay (MIND) Diet and Cognitive Function https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37105521/
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Effects on Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF)
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37589276/
Effect of N-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids on Mild Cognitive impairment
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31804628/
Multivitamin Supplementation Improves Memory in Older Adults
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37244291/
Multi-Vitamin/Mineral Supplement for Cognitive Function and Fatigue During Extended Multi-Tasking
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20737518/
Time-Restricted Eating Versus Habitual Diet on Inflammatory Cytokines and Adipokines
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37865184/
Intermittent Fasting Enhanced the Cognitive Function in Older Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32872655/
Supplementation with DAO Enzyme in Women with Fibromyalgia
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37892588/
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They’re some of the healthiest foods available, so why do vegetables cause bloating for many people? I’ll break down what causes our stomach to bloat and suggest effective, researched-backed solutions. Tune-in!
If you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments!
How to Heal Your Gut with the Low FODMAP Diet: https://drruscio.com/low-fodmap/
A Step-By-Step Guide to the Low FODMAP Diet: https://drruscio.com/low-fodmap-diet/
Standard Low FODMAP Downloadable Guide: https://drruscio.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/5bStandard-Low-FODMAP-Diet-2020-5.pdf
Vegetarian Low FODMAP Downloadable Guide: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r_O3SicImc7RFdgqvLiueTUcr_HgYoyL/view
Monash App: https://www.monash.edu/monash-innovation/news/success-stories/fodmap
How to Use Probiotics for Leaky Gut: https://drruscio.com/probiotics-for-leaky-gut/
How to Relieve Bloating: https://drruscio.com/how-to-relieve-bloating/
How to Balance Hormones: https://drruscio.com/how-to-balance-hormones/
00:00 Intro
00:22 Why veggie bloat happens
03:58 Bloating and FODMAPS
05:03 Overgrowths and dysbiosis
06:55 Inflammation and leaky gut
08:14 Histamine intolerance
10:22 Serotonin and female hormones
11:30 The efficacy of the low FODMAP diet
14:07 How to rehab the gut
Management of Chronic Abdominal Distension and Bloating: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32246999/
Abdominal Bloating in the United States:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36396061/
U.S. Householder Survey of Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8359066/
Prevalence and Associated Factors of Bloating:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37315866/
Evaluation Of Carbohydrate and Fiber Consumption:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31141064/
Short Chain Carbohydrates Alters the Pattern of Gas Production and Genesis:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20659225/
Influence of Low FODMAP-Gluten Free Diet:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34261437/
Impact of Saccharomyces Boulardii on Bacterial Overgrowth:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36630947/
Symptoms of Patients with IBS Undergoing a Low-FODMAP Diet:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34371976/
FODMAPs Alter Symptoms and the Metabolome of Patients with IBS:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26976734/
High FODMAP Diet Causes Barrier Loss:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34618688/
Effect of Diet on Gastrointestinal Endocrine Cells in IBS Patients:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28849091/
Efficacy of a Low FODMAP Diet in IBS:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34376515/
Challenges of the Low FODMAP Diet For Managing IBS:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32468985/
Gut Symptoms during FODMAP Restriction and Food Challenges during FODMAP Reintroduction:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37375587/
Effects of Probiotics Administration on Lactose Intolerance in Adulthood:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37225575/
The Effect of a Short-Term Physical Activity on Abdominal Bloating:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33868611/
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