161: The Gut Bacteria Behind Weight Gain, Inflammation and Metabolic Dysfunction

161: The Gut Bacteria Behind Weight Gain, Inflammation and Metabolic Dysfunction

In this episode, Tara dives into one of the most important — and often overlooked — players in metabolic and gut health: Akkermansia muciniphila.

She explains how this keystone bacteria influences weight regulation, inflammation, blood sugar balance, and gut integrity, and why both low and elevated levels can signal deeper issues in the body.

Tara also breaks down the common misconceptions around weight loss, the role of the microbiome in supporting metabolic health, and why diet alone is often not enough to optimize gut function.

You'll learn practical strategies to support Akkermansia naturally, when supplementation may or may not be helpful, and why proper testing is essential for understanding your unique gut environment.

We cover:

  • What Akkermansia is and why it's considered a "keystone" bacteria
  • How it influences weight, metabolism, and inflammation
  • Why both low and high levels can be a problem
  • The truth about Akkermansia supplements (and why I don't rely on them)
  • The exact foods and strategies that support healthy levels
  • Why gut testing is essential if you actually want answers

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170: PART 2: Dr Lindsey Berkson: The Truth About HRT & Breast Cancer, Bi-Est Vs. Estradiol, Vaginal Vs. Topical Vs. Oral Progesterone, Mammograms, & SO Much More.

170: PART 2: Dr Lindsey Berkson: The Truth About HRT & Breast Cancer, Bi-Est Vs. Estradiol, Vaginal Vs. Topical Vs. Oral Progesterone, Mammograms, & SO Much More.

In Part 2 of Tara's conversation with Dr. Lindsey Berkson, they continue the discussion by looking at the different forms and delivery methods of HRT, including Bi-Est, estradiol, estriol and progeste...

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169: PART 1: Dr Lindsey Berkson: The Truth About HRT & Breast Cancer, Bi-Est Vs. Estradiol, Vaginal Vs. Topical Vs. Oral Progesterone, Mammograms, & SO Much More.

169: PART 1: Dr Lindsey Berkson: The Truth About HRT & Breast Cancer, Bi-Est Vs. Estradiol, Vaginal Vs. Topical Vs. Oral Progesterone, Mammograms, & SO Much More.

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168: Why every woman on HRT needs to work on their gut - even without gut symptoms.

168: Why every woman on HRT needs to work on their gut - even without gut symptoms.

Think your gut is healthy because you don't have bloating, constipation or indigestion? Think again. In this episode, Tara explains why you can have significant gut dysbiosis without a single digestiv...

29 Juli 14min

167: No, Everyone Likely Does NOT Have "Leaky Gut". Here's What's Actually True About Leaky Gut.

167: No, Everyone Likely Does NOT Have "Leaky Gut". Here's What's Actually True About Leaky Gut.

Leaky gut has become one of the most talked about topics in the wellness world, but how much of what you've heard is actually true? In this episode, Tara separates the science from the social media my...

22 Juli 26min

166: Supplements To Take, Avoid, And Approach With Caution (As A Certified Microbiome Analyst)

166: Supplements To Take, Avoid, And Approach With Caution (As A Certified Microbiome Analyst)

Walk into any health food store or spend five minutes on social media and you'll be told you "need" a long list of supplements for your gut. Bitters. Berberine. Greens powders. Probiotics. TUDCA. Ox b...

15 Juli 25min

165: Methane: The Gas Behind Your Stubborn Constipation, Bloating, And Why Fibre Makes You Feel Worse

165: Methane: The Gas Behind Your Stubborn Constipation, Bloating, And Why Fibre Makes You Feel Worse

If you're struggling with constipation and bloating no matter how much water you drink or fiber you eat, methane overgrowth in your gut could be the real problem. The episode focuses on methane overgr...

9 Juli 15min

164: Stop Blaming Your Hormones: How Your Gut Is Behind More Than You Think

164: Stop Blaming Your Hormones: How Your Gut Is Behind More Than You Think

So many of us assume that fatigue, brain fog, and other midlife symptoms are caused solely by hormones or that HRT alone is the solution. But our latest episode of The Tara Thorne Wellness podcast div...

1 Juli 15min

163: Causes of SIBO: why knowing yours prevents it coming back.

163: Causes of SIBO: why knowing yours prevents it coming back.

In this episode, Tara breaks down the most common root causes of SIBO, including impaired gut motility, previous antibiotic use, food poisoning, digestive issues, low stomach acid, medications, thyroi...

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