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Butyrate: 9 reasons why you need more of it in your life
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WholeFiber is an unique prebiotic fiber source which feeds the ‘good bacteria’ in our gut. Gut bacteria produce butyrate, amongst other things. Butyrate is an important short-chain fatty acid that supports digestive health, helps control inflammation, and even aids in preventing disease. Atlas Biomed explains why you need more butyrate in your life.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]“To make butyrate, your gut bacteria transform dietary fibers found in whole, plant foods. They are called “prebiotics”, because they nourish and encourage the health-promoting activities of beneficial bacteria in the gut microbiome.”
Here are 9 reasons why you need more butyrate:
1 Fuels your gut cells
Butyrate is the main energy source for colonocytes, the cells which make up your gut lining.
2 Harness antioxidant powers
Butyrate defends your cells from harmful substances to keep your gut healthy and disease-free.
3 Prevents gut inflammation
Butyrate possesses anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer functions for your gut.
4 Take action against cancer
Butyrate keeps your gut environment stable and is part of the protective effect associated with dietary fiber against certain cancers.
5 Plug a leaky gut
Your gut lining needs butyrate to stay healthy and function properly. It’s as simple as that.
6 Combat obesity and diabetes
Butyrate could improve obesity and type 2 diabetes by increasing the production of certain gut hormones which improve blood sugar balance.
7 Protect your brain
As well as its roles in the gut, butyrate has significant potential to support brain health.
8 Boost butyrate with fiber
A high fiber diet can boost butyrate production because it encourages the butyrate-producing bacteria in your colon to thrive.
9 Social communication
It might sound mad but your microbial community could be influencing your social behaviour.
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