General Details
Product name: Sodium Butyrate food grade
Molecular formula: C4H7NaO2
Physical appearance: White powder
Chemical specification: Content: ≥99.0%, Melting point: 250.0-253.0 ℃, Molecular weight: 110.09 g/mol
What is Sodium Butyrate
Sodium butyrate is the sodium salt of sodium butyrate and short-chain fatty acids. It is a natural by-product of the fermentation of dietary fiber in the large intestine.
Butyrate is a fatty acid fermented anaerobically from dietary fibers such as cellulose in the colon and can combine with sodium to form a salt called sodium butyrate. Butyrate is a potent antidote to ammonium salts and neurotoxins that promote the formation of gut-friendly or commensal bacteria. Research suggests that butyrate may also inhibit the development of colon cancer.
Several animal-based studies have shown that repeated use of sodium butyrate as a supplement can restore memory loss and cognitive impairment in people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of aging. However, more human research is needed before specific recommendations can be made, and people with cancer or various aging conditions are advised to consult with their physician before beginning any supplementation program. However, since most people do not consume enough fiber, adding more fiber to the diet is usually a safe and beneficial strategy.
Health Benefits
- Sodium butyrate maintains beneficial microbial flora in the gastrointestinal tract. Butyric acid inhibits the growth of harmful bacteria through the cell membrane, promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract, and keeps the microecology of the gastrointestinal tract in a positive balance state.
- Sodium butyrate provides a fast energy source for intestinal cells. Butyric acid is the preferred energy for intestinal cells; sodium butyrate is absorbed in the intestinal lumen and can quickly provide energy for intestinal epithelial cells through oxidation.