Overview
Short-chain fatty acid for colon health.
Mechanism of action
Primary colonocyte fuel; HDAC inhibitor.
Effects on the body
Organ system effects
Evidence-based benefits
Anti-inflammatory
Moderate evidencePotential side effects
- · Bad smell
Drug interactions
No notable interactions reported.
Supplement interactions
None listed.
No specific avoidances listed.
Dosing & bioavailability
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Scientific evidence (8)
Butyrate in ulcerative colitis
Hamer HM, et al.
Mechanistic review
Anti-inflammatory effects via HDAC inhibition.
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