Vekovia · 17.09.2026
A bacterium in the mucus layer
Akkermansia muciniphila was described by Derrien and colleagues in 2004. It lives in the intestinal mucus layer and can use mucin. Researchers study its relationships with diet, other microbes and human health. Those questions make it an interesting research subject; they do not turn every associated ingredient into a proven treatment.
Research explores its relationship with the intestinal barrier, metabolic health, plant polyphenols and fibres. Anhê (2015), Roopchand (2015) and Henning (2017) studied plant compounds in mice; Li (2015) studied pomegranate extract in a small group of people.
Ingredients and bacteria are different interventions
Our capsules contain plant extracts, not live or pasteurised Akkermansia. Microbiome Complex combines cranberry, pomegranate and grape seed extracts with oat beta-glucan. Cranberry & Pomegranate is the two-capsule option, with vitamin C and zinc.
Studies of cranberry or pomegranate use particular preparations and study populations. Animal experiments and small human studies help frame questions, but cannot establish what a finished Vekovia formula will do. Our approach supplies polyphenols and fermentable fibre to the existing microbial community; research around Akkermansia informs the capsule line.
Food for the microbiome you already have
We do not add bacteria. Microbiome Complex brings together three plant extracts and oat beta-glucan in four daily capsules. Cranberry & Pomegranate offers the two fruits in two capsules, with vitamin C and zinc for normal immune function.
The Akkermansia line is developed around this research context. For the full botanical capsule formula, explore Microbiome Complex below; the product page sets out the daily quantities, directions and warnings.
Sources you can open
Derrien et al. (2004): description of Akkermansia muciniphila ↗Depommier et al. (2019): exploratory supplementation study ↗Li et al. (2015): pomegranate extract and microbiota ↗Anhê 2015 · mouse study ↗Roopchand 2015 · mouse study ↗Henning 2017 · mouse study ↗Ingredient research does not establish a clinical benefit for this finished formula.