The Amazon listing for one popular Akkermansia capsule says it “Increases GLP-1 Production.” It’s a bold line, especially now that GLP-1 drugs are everywhere. But the human trials behind Akkermansia tell a narrower story, and the details matter if you’re deciding whether a $2-a-day capsule belongs in your routine. This article is for general informational … Read more
A 12-week clinical trial found that daily kimchi significantly reduced body fat in overweight adults. Look up kimchi and stomach cancer, though, and the story flips — except the actual data says the risk was never really about kimchi. It was about how much people were eating. Both of those findings are real, and both … Read more
Probiotic labels love to compete on one number: CFU count. But NIH’s own guidance says that number isn’t what determines whether a probiotic actually works — the specific strain is. Here’s what actually matters when you’re comparing two bottles on a shelf. This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, we … Read more