Scientific knowledge of the gut microbiome has increased exponentially over the last decade. Recently, several studies have suggested that specific strains of bacteria, including Akkermansia muciniphila, are key to supporting the environmental conditions required for other related bacterial strains that facilitate healthy metabolic health. In this video, Colleen Cutcliffe, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Pendulum discusses groundbreaking research around Akkermansia mucinophila, the role of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) in stimulating GLP-1 pathways, implications for diabetes management, and how gut bacteria influence inflammation, gut integrity, and overall metabolic health. They also explore how diet, antibiotics, and stress impact the microbiome, potential roles of probiotics in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), pediatric gut health, and exciting emerging research on the gut-brain axis and neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease. Colleen highlights Pendulum's rigorous scientific approach, including clinical trials and innovative manufacturing practices that ensure product viability and effectiveness.

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Chapters:

- 00:00 Intro: Gut Microbiome Essentials

- 02:03 Pendulum's Biotech Innovation

- 06:15 GLP-1 & Metabolic Health

- 09:59 Probiotic Industry Insights

- 17:17 Importance of Akkermansia

- 24:17 Clinical Results for Diabetes

- 29:28 Manufacturing Challenges

- 39:13 Diet's Impact on Microbiome

- 43:35 Gut-Brain Connection

- 46:50 Next Steps & Resources

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