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Evidence Summary

Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid naturally produced in your colon when gut bacteria ferment dietary fiber. It serves as the primary fuel source for the cells lining your intestine and plays a role in maintaining the gut barrier, modulating inflammation, and supporting immune function. The provided research shows butyrate levels rise as a byproduct of probiotic or dietary interventions — for example, probiotic use in gestational diabetes increased butyrate 3-fold alongside improved insulin sensitivity — but these studies do not test butyrate supplements directly.

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Effective Dose

No established dose from provided studies