Butyrate is produced by microbial species in the gut microbiome in response to dietary fiber intake. It can also be delivered as a supplement, although it has an unpleasant scent and taste. A broad range of research indicates that butyrate is a useful, beneficial metabolite. For example, it upregulates BDNF expression, which in turn upregulates neurogenesis. BDNF has other beneficial roles, such as in ensuring mitochondrial quality in skeletal muscle. Further, animal studies indicate that increased BDNF can <a href…
The Benefits of Butyrate Include a Reduction in Microglial Inflammation in the Brain
Butyrate is produced by microbial species in the gut microbiome in response to dietary fiber intake. It can also be delivered as a supplement, although it has an unpleasant scent and taste. A broad range of research indicates that butyrate is a useful, beneficial metabolite. For example, it upregulates BDNF expression, which in turn upregulates neurogenesis. BDNF has other beneficial roles, such as in ensuring mitochondrial quality in skeletal muscle. Further, animal studies indicate that increased BDNF can <a href…