You might even have heard of prebiotics, (a food source for these beneficial microorganisms), but you’re probably less familiar with the newest big thing in health called butyrate. Butyrate is a short ...

including butyrate, which has been shown to protect the lining of the intestines, and may improve insulin sensitivity, influence appetite hormones, and reduce abdominal fat,” Kulp said. Proponents ...

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