Butyrate is produced when “good” bacteria in your guthelp your body break down dietary fiber in your large intestine (colon). It’s one of several short-chain fatty acids, which are name… 展开

Butter is a good source of butyrate, but you’d need to eat far more of it than is recommended; it’s high in saturated fat and can raise your risk of cardiovascular disease. Instead… 展开

Early research showsthat butyrate can benefit your gut health, but we need more investigation to understand how it works in people and whether it has other benefits. Butyrate could e… 展开

It’s not yet clear exactly how much butyrate you need. According to the United States Department of Agricultures (USDA), the recommended intake for dietary fiber is 25 grams per day fo… 展开