Do Butyrate Supplements Work?

Although oral butyrate supplementation in humans has been shown to ameliorate clinical symptoms of inflammatory bowel disease²³,²⁴, data on its effects on the inflammatory potential of circulating monocytes are lacking.

Can you supplement butyrate?

You can also take butyric acid as a supplement. Sodium butyrate is one of the most common forms of the supplement. You can buy this supplement at most health stores or online.

How can I increase my butyrate in my colon?

What can you do to increase butyrate? The best way to supercharge your gut microbiome to produce butyrate is to eat a high-fibre diet, that includes sufficient sources of resistant starch and pectin. This means eating a diet rich in plant-based foods such as wholegrains, vegetables, fruits, nuts/seeds and legumes.