Blog Tag : #akkermansia
- Ali Rıza Akın
- 16 January 2026
Ali Rıza Akın
Frequently Asked Questions About Akkermansia
Akkermansia muciniphila is a type of bacteria naturally residing in our intestines, which loves the intestinal mucus layer and settles there. Scientific studies show that this bacterium is found at higher levels in healthy, lean, and insulin-sensitive individuals; while it significantly decreases in conditions such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. Therefore, Akkermansia has begun to be defined a...
- Ali Rıza Akın
- 14 January 2026
What is Akkermansia Bacteria, What Does It Do, and Where Is It Found?
The modern medical world now acknowledges that at the center of human health lies the intestines, with the microbiota at the core of the intestines. Within this microbial ecosystem, there is a "superhero" that has recently captured all attention: Akkermansia muciniphila. Playing a role in a wide range of areas from weight control to diabetes management, from preserving the intestinal barrier to...
Ali Rıza Akın - Microbiota & Akkermansia Muciniphila Expert
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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