Description
What is Butyrate?
It is a short-chain fatty acid produced when dietary fibers are fermented by gut bacteria in the colon. It serves as an important energy source for colon cells and plays a crucial role in maintaining gut health, reducing inflammation, and supporting metabolic processes.
Benefits
- Supports Gut Health: Butyrate is essential for maintaining the health of the intestinal lining, promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, and reducing inflammation in the gut.
- Enhances Immune Function: It helps modulate immune responses, potentially reducing the risk of inflammatory bowel diseases and other autoimmune conditions.
- Aids Metabolism: Butyrate has been linked to improved metabolic health, including better insulin sensitivity and weight management.
Usage
Butyrate can be obtained through dietary sources such as butter, ghee, and fermented foods or taken as a dietary supplement. It is often used in the form of sodium butyrate or butyric acid. Butyrate is believed to exert its effects by influencing gene expression, promoting energy production, and modulating inflammatory pathways in the gut.
Ingredients
- Active Compound: Butyrate, typically found as sodium butyrate in supplements.
- Molecular Formula: C₄H₈O₂
- Molecular Weight: 88.11 g/mol
Disclaimer: All peptides, including butyrate, should only be taken under the guidance and prescription of a licensed healthcare provider. Self-medication or unsupervised use of peptides can lead to serious health risks and complications. Always consult your doctor before starting any new medication or treatment. You can acquire any of our peptides by booking a consultation with our Integrative and Functional Medicine practitioner.
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