Pendulum Akkermansia
Attributes/Ingredients
What Ingredients Are in Pendulum Akkermansia?
Our Akkermansia probiotic contains the following ingredients:
Live Akkermansia muciniphila WB-STR-0001 (100 million AFU)
chicory inulin (276 mg)
Other ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose, hypromellose (vegetarian capsule), L-leucine, silica
How Much Akkermansia Does Pendulum Akkermansia Contain?
Each capsule of Pendulum Akkermansia contains 100 million AFUs of Akkermansia muciniphila WB-STR-0001.
Other brands measure CFUs. What are AFUs?
AFU stands for Active Fluorescent Unit. Like CFU, AFU is a measure of viable (live) bacteria. Both CFU and AFU represent a count of viable (live) bacteria. The difference is in the method used to measure them. CFUs are measured by plating on an agar plate while AFUs are measured by a flow cytometer. While the method of measure is different, they’re calibrated, so they’re in agreement with each other.
Does Pendulum Akkermansia Contain Any Major Allergens?
Pendulum formulations do not contain the nine major allergens (as identified by the FDA) including milk, dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, or sesame. Pendulum products are manufactured in facilities that follow current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) which implement controls and cleaning processes to avoid any cross-contamination. Therefore, under normal manufacturing conditions at these facilities, we would not expect the nine major allergens to be present in any Pendulum products.
Is Pendulum Akkermansia Vegan?
Pendulum products are not vegan or vegetarian.
How is Akkermansia muciniphila kept alive in your capsules? Isn't it an anaerobe?
Akkermansia muciniphila is an anaerobe, which means it cannot be exposed to oxygen. Pendulum has patented methods of manufacturing this strain in an oxygen-free environment, then freeze-drying it to keep it alive. This innovation plus the addition of the acid-resistant capsule allows the Akkermansia to reach the gut successfully.
Is the Akkermansia strain used in Pendulum Akkermansia Live or Pasteurized?
Pendulum Akkermansia contains a live, freeze dried culture of Akkermansia muciniphila WB-STR-0001.
Usage
How Do I Take Pendulum Akkermansia?
Pendulum Akkermansia comes in capsule form. Please take as directed below.
Capsule: Take 1 capsule a day with food.
How Long Until I Feel the Results?
It usually takes around 90 days to see changes in the microbiome. However, results vary based on your personal microbiome and health history.
How Long Do I Have to Take Akkermansia?
Based on our current research data, our probiotic strains do not always permanently colonise the gut microbiome.
This data was obtained from a clinical study where participants took a product that contained our strains for 3 months. The results showed that many participants had trouble holding the strains long term. The results indicate that for many people taking a maintenance dose following the initial 90 day colonisation is necessary.
That maintenance dose will vary based on a number of factors (see below) but we recommend starting on a maintenance dose of 1 capsule 2-3x per week. If you fall out of healthy patterns you can increase the dosage back up to once per day for a period of time before returning to your maintenance dose.
Possible reasons for loss of strains (or inability to permanently colonise):
Regular alcohol consumption.
Certain medications including antibiotics.
Circadian rhythm disruption including time zone change and poor sleep.
Diet including preservatives and non-natural sweeteners.
Genetic factors also may play a roll.
Can I Take Akkermansia With Other Medications?
Pendulum probiotics are intended for use by the general, healthy adult population and are composed of commensal strains naturally found in the human gut. Each probiotic product consists of a single strain or a mixture of these strains to target certain health benefits. There are no known adverse interactions with Pendulum probiotic strains and other supplements or medications; however, we have not studied the impact of our probiotics in combination with any medications or supplements, including other Pendulum probiotics.
If you have any concerns, we recommend asking your healthcare provider when deciding which, if any, of our probiotics is a good fit for you.
What If I Miss a Dose?
Not to worry. Simply take your next dose at your next meal.
Storage
How Do I Store Pendulum Akkermansia?
Store at room temperature. Refrigeration is best though not required. Cold storage during transit is not necessary.
What is the Shelf Life of Pendulum Akkermansia?
We want you to experience Pendulum at its best. To ensure freshness, all our products come with a printed “best by” date on the bottle that indicates the shelf life.
Can I Travel with Pendulum Akkermansia?
You can travel with Pendulum Akkermansia capsules as they do not need refrigeration. Please note that capsules should not be exposed to excessive heat or humidity.
Side Effects
Are There Any Contraindications with Pendulum Akkermansia?
There are no known contraindications with Pendulum Akkermansia.
Does Pendulum Akkermansia Have Any Side Effects?
When taking Pendulum Akkermansia as directed, some people may experience mild gastrointestinal (GI) upset during the first couple of weeks of use. If GI symptoms are severe or do not resolve within a couple of weeks, please consult your physician. If you experience any other symptoms — such as an allergic reaction — stop using Akkermansia and consult your physician.
To report side effects, please use the contact us form on our website.