Butyrate Health Benefits
Butyrate is produced when “good” bacteria in your gut help your body break down dietary fiber in your large intestine (colon). It’s one of several short-chain fatty acids, which are named for their chemical structure.
Butyrate (pronounced “byoo-ter-ate”) plays an important role in digestive system health by providing the main energy source for your colon cells; it meets about 70% of their energy needs. And it may provide other health benefits, too, including supporting your immune system, reducing inflammation and preventing diseases like cancer.
"Acetate, propionate, and butyrate are three major SCFAs, and their bioactivities have been widely studied. The SCFAs have many health benefits, such as anti-inflammatory, immunoregulatory, anti-obesity, anti-diabetes, anticancer, cardiovascular protective, hepatoprotective, and neuroprotective activities." Source
In the video to the left, you will find my webinar from April 13, 2024.
Here is the informational newsletter that goes with it: NEWSLETTER.
Supplementing with butyrate can be beneficial for many of us, as inflammation is at the crux of many debilitating health conditions, and gut health - we are learning more and more - is foundational to the universal health of the body.
"Knowledge is power..."
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Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid produced by gut bacteria when they ferment fiber, serving as the primary energy source for colon cells and maintaining gut barrier strength
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Healthy butyrate levels support weight management, blood sugar control and brain health, with studies linking butyrate-producing bacteria to reduced Alzheimer's risk and lower cancer risk
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A diverse diet rich in various fiber sources, including fruits, vegetables and whole grains, promotes butyrate production, but increases should be gradual if your gut health is compromised
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The gut barrier weakens with insufficient butyrate, allowing undigested food, bacteria and toxins to enter your bloodstream, triggering systemic inflammation and widespread health problems
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Gradually increasing fiber intake and reducing mitochondrial toxins for increased cellular energy supports gut health and beneficial gut microbes, enhancing butyrate production and overall health