Akkermansia is a bacteria that lives in the mucus layer in the gut. Because this layer is deeper, Akkermansia has specific benefits that other native bacteria do not have. For example, in healthy individuals, higher levels of native Akkermansia are correlated with healthier weight and metabolism markers like insulin levels. You can supplement with pasteurised Akkermansia, MucT® to mimic these benefits.

Our gut is in constant conversation with the rest of your body. Cells lining the gut release natural messengers that help control blood sugar, signal when you're full, and support how you use energy from food. A healthy gut lining also works as a protective barrier, keeping unwanted substances like foreign molecules where they belong. When that barrier weakens and your gut bacteria can fall out of balance, it can trigger inflammation. Over time, this low-grade inflammation may affect how well your body handles blood sugar and fat, which is why gut health and metabolic health are so closely linked.

Research has shown that supplementing with MucT® can support a healthy gut barrier, and therefore help support healthy blood glucose levels, healthy insulin sensitivity, healthy glucose metabolism and healthy fat metabolism. Helping to maintain the health of these body functions also means you are more likely to be able to maintain a healthier weight.

Live Akkermansia is difficult to keep stable outside of the laboratory. This is why the scientists behind its discovery have tested live Akkermansia against MucT® pasteurised Akkermansia. They found that the MucT® in Inner Health Metabolism & Weight with Akkermansia, is more clinically effective than the live form of Akkermansia and is more stable, so will not degrade before reaching your gut.

Capsifen™ is a proprietary chilli extracted that is specially coated to modify its delivery. This technology (Fenumat™) gives the body more time to absorb and use the extract without exposing the gut to a large dose all at once, so it is far less likely to cause gastrointestinal upset than standard chilli extracts. We recommend taking Inner Health Metabolism & Weight with Akkermansia with food to lower this likelihood even further.

Metabolism & Weight With Akkermansia is formulated with numerous clinically-studied ingredients. The formula features Akkermansia muciniphila MucT® postbiotic, which has been evaluated in a multiple human clinical studies for its role in supporting gut barrier health, metabolism, and healthy weight maintenance. Capsifen™ has also been researched in several human clinical studies for its ability to support metabolic health, fat oxidation, and weight management.

Many people take more than one biotic depending on their needs. Because Metabolism & Weight with Akkermansia contains a postbiotic, it works differently from a live probiotic. If you are unsure what is right for you, speak with your healthcare practitioner for personalised advice

Akkermansia and Capsifen™ may be suitable as you transition off or after your GLP-1 journey (Wegovy, Ozempic or Mounjaro) to support your journey to maintain a healthy weight. As always, we recommend speaking to your healthcare practitioner for advice.