How Vitamin D3 Helps Fight Cavities
Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola
Reviewed by Keith W. Vrbicky, Sr., MD
February 10, 2025
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
- Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) produced when gut bacteria ferment dietary fiber. It provides energy for colon cells and offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition.
- Research suggests butyrate helps manage inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) by reducing inflammation, improving symptoms and strengthening gut barrier integrity.
- Laboratory studies show butyrate helps inhibit career cell growth and trigger cell death in colorectal cancer cells, with clinical trials exploring its use alongside traditional treatments
- Butyrate has been shown to improve insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism for metabolic disorders, while also influencing appetite-regulating hormones
- Studies show butyrate protects against neurodegenerative diseases by reducing brain inflammation and enhancing neuronal repair and survival