Butyrate has been widely documented for the plethora of beneficial effects it has on human health, a short-chain fatty acid synthesized from non-absorbed carbohydrates by colonic microbiota, feed the cells in our gut to create an optimum environment for other good bacteria to grow.
There are over 5,000 research studies to demonstrate the important role butyrate has on digestive and metabolic health:
- At the intestinal level, a fuel source for cells
- Helps the gut regulate fluid transport and inflammation
- Reinforce the epithelial defence barrier which can prevent the leakage of toxins and allergens into the bloodstream
- Help improve the immune system within the gut with anti-inflammatory properties
- Has antioxidant properties that could contribute in the prevention and inhibition of colorectal cancer and colon cancer
- GLP -1 hormone stimulation to help balance insulin and glucose levels
- Support Type 2 diabetes symptoms
- Gut-brain axis support
There is a wide spectrum of positive benefits exerted by butyrate including a healthier microbiome, lower colon cancer risk, and reduction in some IBS symptoms. However, it is also known, that Butyrate-producing bacteria feed on prebiotic fibers. While a higher fiber diet will encourage butyrate production, many high fiber choices can also cause bloating and abdominal symptoms and often a low FODMAP diet is recommended to individuals with gut sensitivities.
CocoFib is a low in FODMAP product and has been approve by the University of Monash to assist with the Monash University Low FODMAP DietTM. CocoFib, an organic coconut prebiotic and an excellent choice if you are concerned with high fiber diets or if have fiber intolerance. Consume CocoFib prebiotic with peace of mind and care for your gut. Optimize butyrate levels with CocoFib without the typical side effects from other sources of butyrate.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3070119/