Microbiome species
Gut microbiome tests often report species by name without explaining what those organisms are associated with—or how strong that evidence is. This section covers individual microbes in structured form.
Species index
| Species | Summary | Evidence level |
|---|---|---|
| Akkermansia muciniphila | Akkermansia muciniphila is a mucin-degrading bacterium in the human gut, often reported on commercial microbiome tests. It colonizes the intestinal mucus layer and is among the most studied gut microbes in metabolic and barrier research. | Moderate (associative) |