Akkermansia is a species of bacteria found in the gut, particularly Akkermansia muciniphila, which is the most studied species. It is a gram negative (thin-walled) gut microbe that resides in the mucous layer (mucosa) of the gut lining (muciniphila meaning mucous loving) and directly interacts with intestinal cells which line the gut and form a crucial barrier.

Here are 6 potential benefits associated with Akkermansia: