‘Beneficial Bacteria’ Gets Novel Food Approval From EFSA
Executive Summary
EFSA has given a positive opinion on the safety of Akkermansia muciniphila as a novel food. Naturally occurring in the human gut, A. muciniphila can help to control fat storage and glucose metabolism, claims applicant A-Mansia.
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