Proof.Fit

Butyrate

15 benefits mapped to clinical evidence across supplements.

Benefit Evidence

Main Effects
Gut health

SCFA↓ butyrate↓

SCFA↑ pH↓

Strong
14,826
Digestive support

Acid/SCFA shifts, +10%

Bowel relief, pH↓

Strong
12,701
Bowel regularity

SCFA↑ constipation relief

SCFA↓ flare diarrhea

Strong
8,676
Energy & Fatigue

Butyrate↑ fatigue↓

SCFAs↑ energy↓

Strong
11,498
Inflammation

SCFA↑, UC inflammation↓

Butyrate↑, cytokines↓

Strong
6,268
Immune support

Butyrate↑ immune markers

LPS/inflammation↓ butyrate↑

Strong
4,924
Metabolism

↑ Butyrate, glucose

↓ HbA1c / insulin

Strong
2,601
Detoxification

Butyrate↑, endotoxin↓

Stool frequency↑, LPS↓

Strong
1,656
Nutrient uptake

Nutrient uptake ↑

Na+ absorption +

SCFA uptake ↑

Strong
6,891
Bloating & gas

Less bloating/gas, butyrate↑

Symptoms improve, gas↓

Strong
1,245
Blood sugar

Butyrate↑ glucose↓

AUC−36 mg/dL

Strong
969
Weight management

Weight loss +BMI

Fat loss +WC

Improved glucose/butyrate

Moderate
762
Mood balance

Mood ↑ butyrate

Mood ↓ fatigue

Moderate
524
Skin appearance

Healed ulcers +78%

Lighter skin +13%

Moderate
892
Mental clarity

Attention +42%

Mood/clarity, sleep, HE

Moderate
169