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Butyric acid helps L. acidophilus and B. bifidum adhere to intestinal lining, and helps increase the natural healing mechanism of the gut tissue after antifungal treatment for candida
Butyric acid is one of the most important metabolites in the gastro-intestinal tract. Its functions include:
Butyric acid is the major energy source (60%) for the epithelial cells of the colon (colonocytes).
Butyrate regulates colonic cell turnover, stimulates apoptosis and orchestrates differentiation of colonic epithelial cells.
Butyric acid is produced along with propionic and acetic acids by the large intestinal microflora from the fermentation of complex carbohydrates and soluble fiber. The dependency of butyrate production on the normal gut microflora means that when the flora is imbalanced, depression of butyrate production is often the result. The most common cause of this is the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics, which can dramatically decrease the number of butyrate-producing organisms. This can have the effect of starving the colonocyte cells of nutrients and, if this happens, they begin to atrophy and wither. This subsequently results in the tight junction between the colonocytes becoming loose which in turn is a classic example of leaky or
permeable gut.
The best ways to increase butyrate production in the gut are to increase consumption of soluble fiber such as fructooligosaccharide (FOS) and increase intake of resistant starches, which are a component of most vegetables.
An alternative is to take butyric acid salts such as calcium and magnesium butyrate. In this form, they largely resist absorption in the small intestine but are available for absorption by colonocytes in the colon.
Pharmax Butyrate Complex is recommended for anyone with symptoms of permeable gut, and also is recommended for people who have taken an extended course of broad-spectrum antibiotics. Additionally, Butyrate Complex would be advisable for individuals receiving colonic irrigation therapy.
Recommended intake:
One capsule to be taken three times per day with meals or as Professionally directed.
Supplement Facts
Serving Size 1 capsule
Servings per container 90
Amount per serving
Calcium 81mg
(as calcium butyrate)
Magnesium 41mg
(as magnesium butyrate)
Total butyric acid 630mg
Other Ingredients: cellulose, silica, glycerol
Note: This product has a strong, sour smell which is completely normal.
Keep out of reach of children.
Contra-indications: Do not use during pregnancy or if pregnancy is being planned.
Non-active ingredients: Cellulose, silica, glycerol.
Capsule: cellulose & water.
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