Butyrate tributyrin (odourless)
What it is
Tributyrin delivers butyrate to the colon where it fuels colonocytes and maintains gut barrier integrity. More stable and odourless than sodium butyrate, with less small-intestine degradation. Small human trials (Banasiewicz 2013 and others) suggest butyrate/tributyrin improves gut permeability markers and symptoms in IBD and IBS, though most evidence remains preliminary. Well tolerated.
Dose
300–600 mg/day tributyrin; better colon delivery and palatability than sodium butyrate powder
Time of day & tips
Take with meals. Tributyrin capsules are odourless — an advantage over sodium butyrate. Start at 300 mg and increase after one week. No significant drug interactions.
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