
Why Pendulum Members Love Akkermansia
Your best line of defense
Stress, repeated antibiotic use, and other external factors can degrade the integrity of your gut lining. When this happens, the toxins in your gut can more easily infiltrate your body. Another adverse effect is a reduction in the amount ofAkkermansia muciniphila, a naturally occurring bacterial strain essential for maintaining the integrity of your gut barrier and thus your overall gut health.
The essential strain you can't get from food.
Akkermansia isn't a generic probiotic strain you might get from foods like yogurt or kombucha -it's a targeted,science-backed probiotic formulated to maintain and strengthen your gut lining* and improve overall digestive health.
*Based on preclinical studies.
Improve gut health and digestion
Pendulum Akkermansia reinforces the mucin layer of the gut lining*, reducing permeability* and supporting overall digestive comfort.
Reduce food cravings
Pendulum Akkermansia supports your gut lining and may influence the gut-brain axis—the communication pathway that helps regulate hunger signals. A stronger gut lining can help rebalance the signals that affect cravings and appetite.
Recommended by more than 29,000 medical professionals.
How Akkermansia fortifies your gut
1- RESET
The Akkermansia bacteria feeds on mucin, the thin protective layer that keeps your gut lining strong and less permeable.
2 - REPLENISH
As the Akkermansia consumes mucin, it stimulates your gut to produce new mucin.
3 - REINFORCE
Freshly produced mucin fortifies your gut barrier and keeps toxins from traveling to the rest of your body.
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🔬CLINICALLY STUDIED STRAINS
💊DOCTOR FORMULATED
🍃NON-GMO
✨3RD-PARTY TESTED
🔬CLINICALLY STUDIED STRAINS
💊DOCTOR FORMULATED
🍃NON-GMO
✨3RD-PARTY TESTED
🔬CLINICALLY STUDIED STRAINS
💊DOCTOR FORMULATED
🍃NON-GMO
✨3RD-PARTY TESTED
🔬CLINICALLY STUDIED STRAINS
💊DOCTOR FORMULATED
🍃NON-GMO
✨3RD-PARTY TESTED
🔬CLINICALLY STUDIED STRAINS
💊DOCTOR FORMULATED
🍃NON-GMO
✨3RD-PARTY TESTED
🔬CLINICALLY STUDIED STRAINS
💊DOCTOR FORMULATED
🍃NON-GMO
✨3RD-PARTY TESTED
🔬CLINICALLY STUDIED STRAINS
💊DOCTOR FORMULATED
🍃NON-GMO
✨3RD-PARTY TESTED
🔬CLINICALLY STUDIED STRAINS
💊DOCTOR FORMULATED
🍃NON-GMO
✨3RD-PARTY TESTED
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Background on Akkermansia
Background on Akkermansia
Are there studies that show that Akkermansia improves gut health?Yes, there are studies suggesting thatAkkermansia muciniphila, a species of bacteria found in the gut, improves gut health.Click herefor PubMed publications on Akkermansia.
Akkermansia: Overview
Akkermansia: Overview
What consumer surveys have been done on Akkermansia?In a consumer study of 172 people taking Akkermansia over 12 weeks of product use, 82% reported improved bowel movements, 77% reported improved GI/gut health, 71% reported reduced occasional gas & bloating, and 67% reported reduced diarrhea. In a separate consumer study of 86 people taking Akkermansia for 3 months, 91% reported reduced overall food cravings and 86% reported reduced sugar cravings.
Akkermansia: Comparison to other Pendulum probiotics
Akkermansia: Comparison to other Pendulum probiotics
How does Akkermansia compare to other Pendulum products, and which one is right for me?
Akkermansia is a single-strain probiotic, meaning it only contains the live Akkermansia muciniphila strain.
You might notice that our multi-strain probiotics also contain Akkermansia. That’s because we so deeply believe in the power and efficacy of this keystone strain for gut health that we use it in all of our formulations.
Which probiotic is right for you depends on your goals.
If you’re trying to improve how your body metabolizes sugars and carbs → Metabolic Daily
If you have type 2 diabetes and are trying to lower your A1C and blood glucose spikes → Glucose Control
If you’re trying to improve your gut health → Akkermansia
Need help finding your probiotic? Take our quiz.
Akkermansia: Safety
Akkermansia: Safety
Is Akkermansia safe?
Akkermansia contains Akkermansia muciniphila, a beneficial bacterial strain naturally found in the human gut of people with healthy microbiomes. Akkermansia muciniphila has undergone extensive safety studies and found to be safe.
Can or should I take Akkermansia if I’m pregnant?
Akkermansia contains a beneficial bacterial strain that exists within the gut microbiome of healthy people, including during pregnancy. To date, Akkermansia has not been studied in women who are either pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding. Please consult with your healthcare provider to see if this product may be a good fit for you.
Are there any side effects of taking Akkermansia?
When starting any new probiotic such as Akkermansia, there can be an adjustment period. You may experience some gastrointestinal symptoms (increased gas, bloating, nausea, or loose stools) that usually resolve over the initial 14 days or with discontinuation of the product. If you experience symptoms that are severe or do not resolve, please consult your healthcare provider.
Akkermansia: Usage
Akkermansia: Usage
How long should Akkermansia be taken?
Akkermansia is a daily supplement and can be taken for as long as you experience benefits.
Should someone lower their dose after taking for 60, 90, 180 days?
To maintain the benefits of Akkermansia, we do not recommend lowering the dose.
Can I travel with Akkermansia?
You can travel with Akkermansia. Just toss your bottle in your bag and once you reach your destination, put it in the fridge if possible. Refrigeration is best though not required.
Akkermansia: Optimizing results
Akkermansia: Optimizing results
What lifestyle habits should someone adjust to maximize the benefits of Akkermansia?
A diet filled with colorful fruits, vegetables, polyphenols, and a wide range of dietary fibers supports a healthy gut microbiome and will maximize the benefits of Akkermansia. It’s also important to maintain healthy stress levels and remain physically active.
If you have trouble getting enough polyphenols from diet alone, we greatly recommend Polyphenol Booster to help boost Akkermansia levels in the gut.*
*Based on preclinical studies
Will the effects plateau after a certain amount of time?
Akkermansia is designed to improve your gut health and should continue supporting your gut microbiome for as long as you take the product.