Pendulum
GLP-1 Probiotic
A novel Akkermansia, C. butyricum and B. infantis probiotic sold on the GLP-1 buzz. It contains no GLP-1, has no human appetite trial and costs $64–89 a month.
Brand profile
Pendulum Therapeutics is a microbiome company that sells probiotics built on specific gut strains, including live Akkermansia muciniphila. Its lineup includes Akkermansia, Metabolic Daily, Glucose Control and GLP-1 Probiotic, plus fiber and polyphenol products, sold mainly by membership on its website and through healthcare providers. Its Glucose Control formula was tested in a 2020 randomized, placebo-controlled trial in people with type 2 diabetes.
Average score
Across 1 product
Testing & quality
The website lists no NSF, USP or other third-party certification. Pendulum's 2020 trial paper says its formulations were made in a cGMP facility.
Pendulum
A novel Akkermansia, C. butyricum and B. infantis probiotic sold on the GLP-1 buzz. It contains no GLP-1, has no human appetite trial and costs $64–89 a month.
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