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Bakterija iz crijeva koja je djelovala bolje mrtva: 29 % prednost Akkermansia

BY HELIX WARD · 15. lis 2026.

U prvom ispitivanju na ljudima Akkermansia muciniphila, pasterizirana (termalno ubijena) forma pokazala je najbolje rezultate – osjetljivost na inzulin porasla je za 28,62 % i razina inzulina u krvi smanjena za 34,08 % u odnosu na placebo kod pretilih odraslih s inzulinskom rezistencijom. Promjene tjelesne mase i tjelesne masnoće, koje se najčešće očekuju, nisu dosegnule statističku značajnost, a nekoliko autora drži patente i suosnovalo je tvrtku koja prodaje ovu bakteriju. Evo što je studija otkrila, što ne može dokazati i na što obratiti pažnju prije kupnje dodatka.

A softly lit editorial still life on a pale oat-colored linen surface, shot from a slightly elevated three-quarter angle in a wide landscape frame. At center-left, a small matte white ceramic dish holds a modest pile of fine off-white powder, with a tiny brushed-brass measuring spoon resting beside it. Next to the dish stands a minimalist amber glass supplement bottle with a plain cream label and no readable text. A few capsules spill casually across the linen, some translucent and some opaque ivory.

On the right side of the composition, a ripe blood orange cut in half and a handful of raw almonds sit on a light ash-wood board. A sprig of fresh rosemary adds a muted green accent. A sheer glass of water catches the light and throws a soft, rippled caustic pattern across the fabric.

In the background, out of focus, a woman's hand in a soft sage-green knit sleeve rests near a ceramic mug. This suggests a calm morning routine without showing a face. Behind her, a tall window casts diffused, golden-hour light from the upper left, with gentle shadows and a creamy, shallow depth of field.

The palette is warm and restrained: oat, ivory, terracotta, sage, and amber, with a single pop of coral from the blood orange. A thin, abstract line of muted terracotta paint, like a brushed arc, sweeps across the upper right background. It subtly evokes a rising curve without becoming a literal chart.

The mood is calm, trustworthy, and contemporary, like a premium wellness and science journal feature. The image has crisp focus on the powder and bottle, natural film-like grain, soft contrast, and generous negative space in the upper third for headline overlay. It looks like a high-end editorial photograph with no text, logos, or futuristic elements.

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Prvi ljudski uspjeh NMN‑a: 250 mg dnevno povećalo osjetljivost mišića na inzulin za oko 25 % kod predijabetičkih žena

BY DR. SYNAPSE · 14. lis 2026.

NMN je dugo bio zvijezda trenda za dugovječnost, ali dokazi na ljudima bili su oskudni sve dok nije objavljena studija Washington Universityja u časopisu *Science* 2021. godine. Kod žena u postmenopauzi s predijabetesom i prekomjernom tjelesnom težinom ili pretilošću, 250 mg NMN‑a dnevno tijekom 10 tjedana poboljšalo je osjetljivost mišića na inzulin za otprilike 25 %. Signali inzulina u mišiću i geni povezani s remodeliranjem mišića također su se poboljšali, dok u grupi s placebom ništa nije promijenjeno. Međutim, korist je bila ograničena i studija nije pokazala da NMN snižava razinu šećera u krvi ili preokreće predijabetes. Evo što je studija otkrila, na koga se odnosi i što nije promijenila.

#insulin sensitivity

Bakterija iz crijeva koja je djelovala bolje mrtva: 29 % prednost Akkermansia

Prvi ljudski uspjeh NMN‑a: 250 mg dnevno povećalo osjetljivost mišića na inzulin za oko 25 % kod predijabetičkih žena

Bakterija iz crijeva koja je djelovala bolje mrtva: 29 % prednost Akkermansia

Prvi ljudski uspjeh NMN‑a: 250 mg dnevno povećalo osjetljivost mišića na inzulin za oko 25 % kod predijabetičkih žena