Butyrate (Sodium/Calcium Butyrate)Butyrate (Sodium/Calcium Butyrate)
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别名: Sodium Butyrate, Calcium Butyrate, Butyric Acid, Tributyrin, ButyrEn
About
Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) that serves as the primary energy source for colonocytes, providing approximately 70% of their energy needs. It may help inhibit NF-kB signaling to support a healthy colonic inflammatory response, promote regulatory T cell differentiation, and enhance tight junction assembly and mucus layer thickness via HDAC inhibition. Research suggests oral butyrate supplementation may support symptom management in inflammatory bowel conditions.
How It Works
Primary energy source for colonocytes providing approximately 70% of cellular energy; inhibits NF-kB transcription factor reducing colonic inflammation; promotes regulatory T cell differentiation via HDAC inhibition; enhances tight junction assembly (claudin-1, ZO-1) and stimulates mucus layer thickness; activates GPR109A (HCAR2) anti-inflammatory signaling.
Evidence For Conditions
| 健康状况 | 等级 | 研究数量 | 受试者 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ulcerative Colitis (UC) | C | 3 | 390 | 查看 → |
| Crohn's Disease | C | 2 | 200 | 查看 → |
Side Effects
- Unpleasant taste/odor (butyric acid has a strong rancid butter smell)
- Mild GI discomfort (nausea, bloating)
- Belching with butyric acid odor
- Enteric-coated formulations reduce taste issues
Drug & Supplement Interactions
- 5-ASA medications (mesalamine) — additive anti-inflammatory effect (potentially beneficial in IBD)
- No significant adverse drug interactions known
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