1018 - 8 Butyrate Benefits: Supplement Guide + How to Raise It Naturally

1018 - 8 Butyrate Benefits: Supplement Guide + How to Raise It Naturally

Author: Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC May 13, 2026 Duration: 28:58

In this video, Dr. Ruscio discusses 8 benefits of taking butyrate, a fat molecule with gut and systemic healing properties. Butyrate is produced by gut bacteria, but it is often low in different chronic health conditions. Supplementation has been shown to improve a variety of gut conditions, including IBS, IBD, and SIBO, as well as chronic inflammation and brain health. Doctor Ruscio also discusses some simple dietary strategies to increase butyrate production naturally. 

 

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Apollo's Hegemony Microencapsulated Sodium Butyrate: https://www.amazon.com/Butyrate-Butyric-Capsules-Supplement-Support/dp/B0FR9K154Y

BodyBio Sodium Butyrate: https://www.amazon.com/BodyBio-Sodium-Butyrate-Postbiotic-Microbiome/dp/B0058A9SF0/

Tributyrin-Max:

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📌 Timestamps

 

00:00 What is Butyrate?

01:57 Leaky Gut

04:10 SIBO

06:35 Systemic Inflammation & Immunomodulation

07:59 Weight Loss

09:31 IBS-C & IBS-D

10:53 Inflammatory Bowel Disease

13:10 Diverticulosis

14:00 Traveler's Diarrhea

14:42 Brain Health

16:49 Best Forms

17:19 Best Products

18:45 Dosage & Protocol

19:18 Safety & Side Effects

19:57 Foods To Raise Butyrate Levels Naturally



🎧 Audio Episode & Featured Studies 

📉 Beyond the Gut: Unveiling Butyrate's Global Health Impact Through Gut Health and Dysbiosis-Related Conditions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40284169/

📉 Acute effects of butyrate on intestinal permeability in patients with irritable bowel syndrome assessed by a novel colonoscopy research model: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40810534/

📉 Butyrate improves handgrip strength and physical performance by reducing intestinal leak in post-menopausal women, a randomized controlled trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40167641/

📉 Short-chain fatty acids in the small-bowel bacterial overgrowth syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4023615/

📉 Effect of microencapsulated sodium butyrate on abdominal symptoms and carbohydrate metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-47309-9

📉 The effectiveness of microencapsulated sodium butyrate at reducing symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35371361/

📉 Efficacy of Microencapsulated Sodium Butyrate as Add-On Therapy in Inducing Remission in Patients with Mild-To-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41422374/

📉 Impact of oral butyrate on clinical and biochemical parameters in IBD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41354580/

📉 The Usefulness of Microencapsulated Sodium Butyrate Add-On Therapy in Maintaining Remission in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33291846/

📉 The Effect of Sodium Butyrate Enemas Compared with Placebo on Disease Activity, Endoscopic Scores, and Histological and Inflammatory Parameters in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33352566/

📉 Microencapsulated sodium butyrate administered to patients with diverticulosis decreases incidence of diverticulitis—a prospective randomized study: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00384-013-1807-5

📉 Micro-encapsulated and colonic-release sodium butyrate modulates gut microbiota and improves abdominal pain in patients with symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1487892/full

📉 Sodium butyrate and short chain fatty acids in prevention of travellers' diarrhoea:

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1477893913001373?via%3Dihub

📉 A Novel Butyrate Generator Helps Modulate the Gut-Brain Axis: https://www.dovepress.com/article/download/109943

📉 Dietary tributyrin supplementation in Parkinson's disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41271518/

 

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Trying to make sense of the latest health trends and research can feel overwhelming. Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare cuts through the noise with grounded, evidence-based conversations. Hosted by clinician and researcher Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC, this podcast explores the practical side of functional health, where complex science is translated into actionable steps you can use. Episodes often start with a curious question-why does one diet work for some but not others, or what does the latest study really mean for everyday health-and follow the evidence where it leads. You’ll hear deep dives into gut health, nutrition, and fitness, balanced with a critical eye that isn’t afraid to debunk popular fads when the data doesn’t support them. The tone is conversational yet precise, reflecting Dr. Ruscio’s dual role as a practicing clinician and a dedicated investigator. Each discussion is built to provide clarity, leaving you with a clearer understanding of how your body works and what might help it work better. It’s important to note that this podcast is for educational and informational purposes. While Dr. Ruscio shares his expertise as a doctor of chiropractic, the content does not constitute personal medical or professional advice. Instead, think of it as a reliable source for thoughtful analysis, helping you have more informed conversations about your own health journey.
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