<span class="svelte-x57wqa" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1);">Akkermansia muciniphila is a beneficial gut bacterium that plays a crucial role in maintaining gut health by feeding on the mucus layer in the intestines, which </span><span class="qa-highlight svelte-x57wqa" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1); animation: 0.75s ease 0.25s 1 normal forwards running highlight; background: linear-gradient(to right, rgb(240, 240, 244) 50%, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0) 50%) 0% 0px / 200% 100% repeat scroll padding-box border-box rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); border-radius: 4px; font-weight: 600;"><span class="svelte-x57wqa" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1);">helps stimulate the production of more mucus and strengthens the gut barrier</span></span><span class="svelte-x57wqa" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1);">.</span><span class="inline-refs" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1); display: inline-flex; gap: 0.05rem; margin-left: 4px; position: relative; top: -2px; user-select: none;"></span> <span class="svelte-x57wqa" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1);">This action supports a healthy gut lining, potentially reducing the risk of leaky gut and associated inflammation.</span><span class="inline-refs" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1); display: inline-flex; gap: 0.05rem; margin-left: 4px; position: relative; top: -2px; user-select: none;"></span> <span class="svelte-x57wqa" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1);">It is considered a "cross feeder," as it breaks down mucins into short-chain fatty acids that can be used by other beneficial gut bacteria, contributing to overall microbiome balance.</span><span class="inline-refs" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1); display: inline-flex; gap: 0.05rem; margin-left: 4px; position: relative; top: -2px; user-select: none;"></span>
<span class="svelte-x57wqa" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1);">Research suggests that higher levels of Akkermansia are associated with a lower risk of metabolic disorders such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.</span><span class="inline-refs" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1); display: inline-flex; gap: 0.05rem; margin-left: 4px; position: relative; top: -2px; user-select: none;"></span> <span class="svelte-x57wqa" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1);">It may help regulate glucose metabolism and improve insulin sensitivity, which could support weight management and metabolic health.</span><span class="inline-refs" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1); display: inline-flex; gap: 0.05rem; margin-left: 4px; position: relative; top: -2px; user-select: none;"></span> <span class="svelte-x57wqa" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1);">In clinical studies, supplementation with Akkermansia—particularly pasteurized forms—has been linked to reductions in insulin resistance, total cholesterol, body weight, waist and hip circumference, and inflammatory markers in obese individuals.</span><span class="inline-refs" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1); display: inline-flex; gap: 0.05rem; margin-left: 4px; position: relative; top: -2px; user-select: none;"></span>
<span class="svelte-x57wqa" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1);">Akkermansia also contributes to immune system function by helping regulate immune responses and reducing chronic inflammation.</span><span class="inline-refs" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1); display: inline-flex; gap: 0.05rem; margin-left: 4px; position: relative; top: -2px; user-select: none;"></span> <span class="svelte-x57wqa" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1);">Some studies suggest it may enhance the body’s ability to respond to cancer treatments and support cognitive health, although more human research is needed.</span><span class="inline-refs" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1); display: inline-flex; gap: 0.05rem; margin-left: 4px; position: relative; top: -2px; user-select: none;"></span> <span class="svelte-x57wqa" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1);">The bacterium naturally makes up 1 to 4% of the gut microbiome in healthy individuals, and its levels can decline due to poor diet, antibiotic use, high sugar intake, and chronic stress.</span><span class="inline-refs" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1); display: inline-flex; gap: 0.05rem; margin-left: 4px; position: relative; top: -2px; user-select: none;"></span>
<span class="svelte-x57wqa" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1);">While Akkermansia cannot be obtained from food due to its sensitivity to oxygen, its growth can be supported through a diet rich in polyphenols (found in berries, green tea, pomegranate, and nuts) and prebiotic fibers (such as those in onions, garlic, and bananas).</span><span class="inline-refs" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1); display: inline-flex; gap: 0.05rem; margin-left: 4px; position: relative; top: -2px; user-select: none;"></span> <span class="svelte-x57wqa" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1);">Although direct supplementation is available, it is important to consult a healthcare provider before starting, as it may not be suitable for individuals with inflammatory bowel disease or recent infections.</span><span class="inline-refs" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1); display: inline-flex; gap: 0.05rem; margin-left: 4px; position: relative; top: -2px; user-select: none;"></span> <span class="svelte-x57wqa" style="box-sizing: inherit; transition: background 0.12s cubic-bezier(0.3, 0, 0.5, 1);">Pasteurized forms of Akkermansia have shown promising results and may be more effective than live strains in some cases.</span>
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#1: Horse To: Horse (#0)
by Tyler Durden
(Update: 13:15 ET)
Agents with Homeland Security Investigations, the primary investigative arm of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, are on the ground in Minneapolis Monday morning, conducting what DHS Secretary Kristi Noem described as a “massive investigation into childcare and other widespread fraud.”
"Homeland Security Investigations @ICE.Gov are on the ground in Minneapolis right now conducting a massive investigation on childcare and other rampant fraud," Noem wrote on X, adding, "More coming."
While allegations of Somali-linked welfare fraud in left-wing-controlled Minnesota have been known for years, the timing of Nick Shirley's bombshell investigation suggests the federal government needed positive sentiment in the news cycle to begin the action phase on the ground. That's usually how these types of operations work.
A viral video that has topped 76 million views on X within 48 hours has significantly heightened public scrutiny of multiple Minneapolis daycare centers linked to Somali operators that received millions in state and federal funding despite showing minimal operational activity. The apparent mismatch between allocated taxpayer funds and observable services strengthens a recent report by Christopher F. Rufo, which alleges that Somali-linked fraud in the left-wing-controlled state may involve front companies potentially diverting taxpayer funds to at least one overseas terrorist network.
Update: And according to FBI Director Kash Patel, the agency will "continue to follow the money" in Minnesota, and their investigation is "ongoing." (And why did it take Chris Rufo cracking the case before they took action?)
https://www.zerohedge.com/political/network-mapping-nick-shirleys-empty-minnesota-daycares
Horse posted on 2025-12-29 23:47:14 Reply Private Reply
#2: Horse To: Horse (#1)
Akkermansia muciniphila is a beneficial gut bacterium that plays a crucial role in maintaining gut health by feeding on the mucus layer in the intestines, which helps stimulate the production of more mucus and strengthens the gut barrier. This action supports a healthy gut lining, potentially reducing the risk of leaky gut and associated inflammation. It is considered a "cross feeder," as it breaks down mucins into short-chain fatty acids that can be used by other beneficial gut bacteria, contributing to overall microbiome balance.
Research suggests that higher levels of Akkermansia are associated with a lower risk of metabolic disorders such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. It may help regulate glucose metabolism and improve insulin sensitivity, which could support weight management and metabolic health. In clinical studies, supplementation with Akkermansia—particularly pasteurized forms—has been linked to reductions in insulin resistance, total cholesterol, body weight, waist and hip circumference, and inflammatory markers in obese individuals.
Akkermansia also contributes to immune system function by helping regulate immune responses and reducing chronic inflammation. Some studies suggest it may enhance the body’s ability to respond to cancer treatments and support cognitive health, although more human research is needed. The bacterium naturally makes up 1 to 4% of the gut microbiome in healthy individuals, and its levels can decline due to poor diet, antibiotic use, high sugar intake, and chronic stress.
While Akkermansia cannot be obtained from food due to its sensitivity to oxygen, its growth can be supported through a diet rich in polyphenols (found in berries, green tea, pomegranate, and nuts) and prebiotic fibers (such as those in onions, garlic, and bananas). Although direct supplementation is available, it is important to consult a healthcare provider before starting, as it may not be suitable for individuals with inflammatory bowel disease or recent infections. Pasteurized forms of Akkermansia have shown promising results and may be more effective than live strains in some cases.
Horse posted on 2025-12-29 23:47:25 Reply Private Reply