In this episode, Tara dives into one of the most important — and often overlooked — players in metabolic and gut health: Akkermansia muciniphila.
She explains how this keystone bacteria influences weight regulation, inflammation, blood sugar balance, and gut integrity, and why both low and elevated levels can signal deeper issues in the body.
Tara also breaks down the common misconceptions around weight loss, the role of the microbiome in supporting metabolic health, and why diet alone is often not enough to optimize gut function.
You'll learn practical strategies to support Akkermansia naturally, when supplementation may or may not be helpful, and why proper testing is essential for understanding your unique gut environment.
We cover:
What Akkermansia is and why it's considered a "keystone" bacteria
How it influences weight, metabolism, and inflammation
Why both low and high levels can be a problem
The truth about Akkermansia supplements (and why I don't rely on them)
The exact foods and strategies that support healthy levels
Why gut testing is essential if you actually want answers
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