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Sodium Butyrate
What exactly is Butyrate?
Butyrate is a short chain fatty acid (SCFA)
that has been combined with sodium. It
is made in the lower colon by bacteria
and taken up by the colonocytes, the
cells that line the colon. It then
becomes an important food for those
cells. Lacking good bacteria in our
colon, such as when we take antibiotics,
can lead to an insufficient supply of
butyrate.
What is Sodium Butyrate used for?
Butyrate scrubs & cleans the liver, the
gall bladder and the biliary tree. It
also cleans the bowel, controls ammonia,
removes renegade fats (the very long
ones that accumulate with age) and
lowers the expression of inflammatory
immune markers called cytokines.
How would a person know if they
should take Sodium Butyrate?
Butyrate is used in a wide array of
neurological disorders. The research
reports its ability to elevate cellular
enzymes such as alkaline phosphatase and
low sodium and chloride levels. However
these are analytes (cellular enzymes or
electrolytes) from a blood test which
many individuals have doe yearly. Its
difficult to pin point when you may need
Butyrate, however, your health care
practitioner (HCP) should be able to
assist you.
Why would one take Sodium Butyrate
instead of plain Butyrate? Vise Versa?
Calcium and Magnesium Butyrate is the
most popular since we all seem to be in
need of those two electrolytes. However,
there are some that are Sodium
deficient. Your HCP could certainly
assist those that may fall into that
category.
What is the recommended dosage of
Sodium Butyrate?
Approximately 2-3 caps twice daily,
unless otherwise suggested by an HCP.
How long will 1 bottle of Sodium
Butyrate last?
It depends on how many you take daily -
it comes in 100 count bottles.
Can Sodium Butyrate be taken on an
empty stomach?
We have never heard of any problems
taking Butyrate on an empty stomach, or
at any time. We have reports of some who
find it helpful to take before bedtime
as a sleep aid.
What are the ingredients in Sodium
Butyrate?
Butyric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, and
medium chain triglycerides.
Are there any side effects from
taking Butyrate?
None to our knowledge.
None reported.
These statements have not been evaluated
by the FDA and are for educational
purposes only. These products are not
intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or
prevent any illness, disease, or
condition.
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