Pendulum Akkermansia Probiotic with Prebiotic Fiber - Increases GLP-1 Production, Delayed Release, Third-Party Tested, 100M AFU Live Strain for Gut Health for Men & Women (30 Capsules, 1-Pack)
Pendulum Akkermansia Probiotic with Prebiotic Fiber - Increases GLP-1 Production, Delayed Release, Third-Party Tested, 100M AFU Live Strain for Gut Health for Men & Women (30 Capsules, 1-Pack)
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What is it? (The "Next-Gen" Probiotic)
What is it? (The "Next-Gen" Probiotic)
The Keystone Strain for Your Gut Barrier.
Unlike generic probiotics you’ll find on supermarket shelves, Pendulum Akkermansia features a patented, live strain of Akkermansia muciniphila. This isn't just another "good bacteria"—it’s a keystone strain that naturally occurs in the gut lining but often declines due to age, stress, or diet. Pendulum is the first and only brand to successfully bottle it in a live, shelf-stable form.
Key Benefits (Why You Need It)
Key Benefits (Why You Need It)
- Strengthens the Gut Lining: It lives in the mucus layer of your gut, helping to "seal" the intestinal barrier and reduce permeability (often called "leaky gut").
- Boosts GLP-1 Production: Studies show Akkermansia helps stimulate the natural production of GLP-1, a hormone that regulates appetite and blood sugar levels.
- Metabolic Support: Helps maintain healthy insulin sensitivity and supports overall metabolic health.
- Digestive Comfort: Clinical users report more regular bowel movements and reduced bloating.
Science & Ingredients
Science & Ingredients
- Active Ingredient: 100 Million AFU (Active Fluorescent Units) of Akkermansia muciniphila.
- Prebiotic Power: Includes Chicory Inulin, which acts as "fuel" to help the probiotic thrive once it reaches your gut.
- Delayed-Release Capsules: Acid-resistant capsules ensure the bacteria bypass stomach acid and reach the large intestine where they are needed most.
How to Use & Storage
How to Use & Storage
- Usage: Simply take 1 capsule daily with food.
- Storage: While many high-end probiotics require refrigeration, Pendulum's patented manufacturing makes this formula shelf-stable. No fridge? No problem.
- Clean Label: Non-GMO, Vegan, Gluten-Free, and Dairy-Free.
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.
Akkermansia Is a Foundational Strain That Fortifies Your Gut Lining, Reduces Gut Permeability, and Supports Metabolic Function
Improve Gut Health and Digestion
Pendulum Akkermansia reinforces the mucin layer of the gut lining*, reducing permeability* and supporting overall digestive comfort.
Data Results
82%
reported more regular bowel movements**
77%
reported improved gut health**
67%
reported reduced diarrhea
*Based on preclinical studies
**Based on a consumer survey of 172 people over 3 months
Pendulum Akkermansia is recommended by 16K+medical professionals.
This Probiotic Supplement Strengthens Your Gut Lining and Improves Overall Digestive Health*
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.
*Based on a consumer survey of 80 people over 3 months
Recommended by More Than 16,000 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.
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
CLINICALLY STUDIED STRAINS
DOCTOR FORMULATED
NON-GMO
3RD-PARTY TESTED
CLINICALLY STUDIED STRAINS
DOCTOR FORMULATED
NON-GMO
3RD-PARTY TESTED
CLINICALLY STUDIED STRAINS
What Healthcare Providers Say
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Crucial for my recovery
“When l was trying to recover from the greatest health crisis of my life, Akkermansia muciniphila played a pivotal role. lt's crucial for optimizing gut barrier function and immune response.”
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Benefits beyond digestion
“So many of my clients have low levels of Akkermansia identified on their gut microbiome tests. Being able to provide the microbiome with what it specifically needs, coupled with lifestyle interventions, helps me optimize not only my client's gut but overall health and wellbeing.“
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Longterm impact for patients
”Having the ability to replace Akkermansia and combining it with the right dietary factors has made an incredible difference in both my patients' metabolic and gut health."
PENDULUM IS ...
Not Another Probiotic
Pendulum is the first company to grow, stabilize and deliver the live anaerobic strain Akkermansia muciniphila.
It took over a decade of research, precision fermentation and clinical trials to bring this formulation to you. Pendulum probiotics are formulated by PhD scientists from Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Berkeley and Stanford.
Our live-strain, anaerobic probiotics are non-GMO and third-party tested for quality including strain viability, heavy metals and more.
Why Pendulum Members Love Akkermansia
You’ve Got Questions. We’ve Got Answers.
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
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.
*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.