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Ali Rıza Akın
- 22 August 2025
Akkermansia muciniphila: The Silent Hero of Health from Autoimmune Diseases to Insulin Resistance, from Cancer to Irritable Bowel Syndrome
As a scientist, I have been working on the gut microbiota for many years. During this research, one of the most fascinating organisms for me has been the bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila, which lives in our intestines. Silently yet powerfully supporting gut health, this bacterium shows promise not only in the digestive system but also in areas ranging from metabolic diseases to autoimmune disorde...
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Ali Rıza Akın
- 5 August 2025
Microbiota Recovery After Antibiotics: How Long Does It Take?
Antibiotics are indispensable heroes of modern medicine. However, these powerful treatments can target not only harmful microorganisms but also the beneficial gut bacteria essential for our health. Restoring the balance of the gut microbiota after antibiotics can sometimes take longer than we think. In this recovery process, the role of the Akkermansia muciniphila bacterium has been attracting inc...
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Ali Rıza Akın
- 18 July 2025
Is It Possible to Reduce ADHD Symptoms with Microbiota Support?
In a world where distractions are constant and focus feels like a luxury, millions of children and adults wake up each day battling an invisible struggle. This struggle isn’t just mental—it’s biological, neurological, and deeply connected to the microbiota. Surprisingly, the front line of this silent conflict isn’t the brain, but the gut. Deep within this complex system lies the microbiota, and...
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Ali Rıza Akın
- 10 July 2025
Understanding Perimenopause
Perimenopause is the transitional phase leading up to menopause, typically beginning in women during their late 30s to early 50s. This phase is characterized by significant hormonal fluctuations, particularly a decline in estrogen and progesterone levels. These hormonal shifts result in various physical, emotional, and psychological symptoms such as irregular menstrual cycles, hot flashes, nigh...
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Ali Rıza Akın
- 2 July 2025
Does the Microbiota Have a Memory?
We often associate our gut solely with the digestive system. However, recent scientific studies reveal a strong connection between gut microbiota and mental health. So, can psychosocial stressors like chronic stress, trauma, and emotional shocks leave lasting imprints in our gut? In this article, we explore the relationship between the gut–brain axis, stress, trauma, and the microbiota in light of...
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Ali Rıza Akın
- 11 June 2025
Childhood Obesity, Akkermansia muciniphila, GLP-1 and Microbiota Balance
Childhood obesity is one of the greatest threats to global public health today. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 39 million children under the age of 5 are overweight or obese worldwide. This is not merely a cosmetic concern; it lays the groundwork for numerous serious health issues such as metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, fatty liver, and early-ons...
Ali Rıza AKIN began his scientific career at the University of Istanbul, Biology Department, where he worked on human microbiota, next-generation probiotics, and host-microbe relationships for 25 years. He continued his research journey in Northern California, Silicon Valley.
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