GLP-1 Probiotic

Akkermansia muciniphila with Butyrate Support Most probiotics focus on breadth: more strains, higher counts, wider coverage. GLP-1 Probiotic+ takes the opposite approach. It contains three organisms, chosen because they work as a metabolic unit, paired with the prebiotic fibre that sustains them. Everything in the capsule is there for a reason, and nothing is included to pad the label. Akkermansia muciniphila — the strain most people are missing Akkermansia is a keystone species that lives in the mucus layer lining the intestinal wall. It feeds on mucin, and — counterintuitively — this stimulates the gut to produce more of it, thickening rather than thinning the barrier. It typically accounts for a meaningful share of a healthy gut population, and it is one of the organisms most reliably depleted where the gut environment has been disturbed. It is also almost entirely absent from conventional probiotics, because it is a strict anaerobe and difficult to produce. Its inclusion is why this formula exists. A consortium, not a strain list Clostridium butyricum is a dedicated butyrate producer. Butyrate is the preferred fuel of colonocytes—the cells lining the large intestine—and is central to how the gut wall maintains and repairs itself. Bifidobacterium infantis sits upstream of it, fermenting complex carbohydrates into the lactate and acetate that butyrate producers cross-feed upon. The three organisms are not three independent additions; each supports the output of the others. Where the name comes from Short-chain fatty acids produced by this consortium — butyrate in particular — act on the enteroendocrine L-cells of the distal intestine. These cells produce GLP-1, the body's own satiety and glucose-regulating signal. Supporting the organisms that generate the substrate is a foundational approach to that pathway, working with the gut's existing signalling rather than around it. Prebiotic included, not sold separately Each capsule supplies 211 mg of chicory inulin. Inulin is one of the best-characterised prebiotic fibres, and its inclusion means the incoming organisms — and the commensal population already present — arrive with fermentable substrate rather than competing for whatever the diet happens to provide that day. On the dose GLP-1 Probiotic+ supplies 500 million AFU per capsule. AFU — active fluorescent units — is a flow cytometry measurement that counts live cells, including those that are viable but not readily culturable, which matters for strictly anaerobic organisms that conventional CFU plate counts under-represent. It is not directly comparable to a CFU figure on another label. With mucosal specialists such as Akkermansia, the objective is establishing residency in the correct niche, not volume. Where it fits GLP-1 Probiotic+ is used as the targeted mucosal and metabolic layer of a staged gut protocol, generally after broader-spectrum organisms have conditioned the environment, and as a focused daily formula for those specifically interested in gut barrier and metabolic support. Take 1 capsule daily; a 90-capsule bottle covers three months. Vegan, non-GMO, dairy-free, gluten-free and soy-free. Supplement facts Serving size: 1 capsule. Servings per container: 90 Component Per capsule Probiotic blend (at manufacture) 500 million AFU — Akkermansia muciniphila 167 million AFU — Bifidobacterium infantis 167 million AFU — Clostridium butyricum 166 million AFU Chicory inulin 211 mg Other ingredients: Hypromellose (vegetarian capsule), microcrystalline cellulose, silica. Vegan. Non-GMO. Dairy-free. Gluten-free. Soy-free. Manufactured in the USA in a cGMP-certified facility with globally sourced ingredients. Directions for use Adults take 1 capsule daily with a glass of water, or as directed by your health professional. May be taken with or without food. Capsules may be opened, and the contents stirred into water or juice. Cautions If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, immunocompromised, or taking prescription medication, consult your health professional before use. Inulin is a fermentable fibre and may cause transient wind or bloating in sensitive individuals; reduce the dose or take with food if this occurs. Discontinue and seek advice if an adverse reaction occurs. Keep out of reach of children. Always read the label and use as directed. Supplementary to a balanced diet. If symptoms persist, see your health professional. Storage Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.