From eNewsletter 1/13/2025
DID YOU KNOW that the superstar gut bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila does not only perform miraculous gut repair, but seems to help older adults build and maintain muscle mass?
A 12-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial in Nutrients, involving individuals aged 60 and above, were randomly assigned to receive either Akkermansia or a placebo. The Akkermansia group showed, even in the absence of additional exercise, significantly increased muscle strength. The authors suggest Akkermansia be considered as an adjunct therapy to prevent sarcopenia (muscle loss), which is common in older adults.
Akkermanisa increased follistatin, a key regulator of muscle regeneration. The authors purport that because Akkermanisa heals gut lining and enhances absorption of key nutrients, the body is able to better build back muscle tissue.
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