What role do Akkermansia muciniphila and Facealibacterium pausnitzii play?
An imbalance of specific intestinal bacteria can lead to a disturbed function of the important intestinal barrier, which is often also accompanied by a so-called "silent inflammation". The bacteria Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibacterium prausnitzii play an important role in a normally functioning intestinal barrier: Akkermansia muciniphila is responsible for the production of highly viscous mucus and contributes with this mucus layer to strengthening the intestinal barrier so that foreign germs, but also harmful substances, cannot overcome the intestinal mucosa and enter the bloodstream. Faecalibakterium prausnitzii on the other hand, is able to produce special fatty acids, including butyric acid (= butyrate). This primarily supplies the intestinal mucosa with energy and thus strengthens the "tight junctions". These are the connecting points (membrane proteins) between the cells of the intestinal mucosa that ensure that important nutrients are selected and separated from harmful substances. Akkermansia muciniphila and Faecalibakterium prausnitzii are anaerobic, however, which means they cannot tolerate oxygen and therefore cannot simply be ingested. With the targeted intake of certain dietary fibres, however, one creates an environment for these bacteria in one's own intestine that is conducive to life and reproduction.What our customers say