Eating for your Akkermansia

Polyphenols are a powerhouse fuel source for the gut microbiome, they help increase levels of Akkermansia muciniphila. This bacterium plays a crucial role in maintaining the gut lining by supporting the mucus layer, which acts as a protective barrier between the gut and the bloodstream.

Higher levels of Akkermansia are associated with

• Reduced inflammation

• Improved gut integrity/immune function

• Enhance metabolic health by influencing calorie extraction and improving insulin sensitivity

Polyphenols do a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to supporting health. Found in foods like berries, green tea, olive oil, dark chocolate, and colourful vegetables, they act primarily as antioxidants—helping to neutralise free radicals to oxidative stress in the body.

I often perscirbe supplements and fibres to feed and enrich Akkermansia species to help with longivity, immune function and insulin/glucose regulation.

Let me support you in improving your microbiome health—removing the guesswork and creating an approach that truly works for you