Butyrate

Product Description

Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) acetate, propionate, & butyrate are the end products of anaerobic bacteria break down of carbohydrates in the colon. They may be paying us back, like rent, for providing them with a secure haven in the colon by producing butyrate. The process is basically fermentation & is an important function of the large bowel. Butyrate is manufactured by many of the normal microflora out of fully digested vegetable fiber & appears to be the number one fuel for the cells that line the colon. The production & absorption of SCFAs are closely related to the nourishment of colonic mucosa with a considerable amount of energy as a byproduct derived from carbohydrate break down. Butyrate is readily metabolized by our colonocytes, is easily absorbed by intestine, stimulates sodium & water absorption in the colon, & is critical to the intestinal mucosa. Butyrate has been demonstrated clinically to be useful in sequestering & controlling ammonia in hyperammonemia as in patients with seizure disorders, brain fog & stroke. Rudolfo Brenner has proposed that butyrate clears the liver of renegade fatty acids (odd & very long chain FA) & is a primary adjunct in states of toxicity. The interest in the effects of SCFAs, i.e. butyrate in the human organism, has been rising in the last ten years, particularly as to the relevance of the physiological function of butyrate & dietary fibers & their possible role in intestinal neoplasia (cancer). Contains: Each capsule contains at least 600 mg of butyric acid as calcium/magnesium butyrates. Other Ingredients: Butyric Acid, Calcium hydroxide, Magnesium hydroxide, & diglycerides. Suggested Use: 1-2 capsules at each meal. Does Not Contain: Does NOT contain yeast, wheat, corn, soy, dairy products, artificial colors or resins.