1018 - 8 Butyrate Benefits: Supplement Guide + How to Raise It Naturally episode artwork

EPISODE · May 13, 2026 · 28 MIN

1018 - 8 Butyrate Benefits: Supplement Guide + How to Raise It Naturally

from Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare · host Dr. Ruscio, DC

In this video, Dr. Ruscio discusses 8 benefits of taking butyrate, a fat molecule with gut and systemic healing properties. Butyrate is produced by gut bacteria, but it is often low in different chronic health conditions. Supplementation has been shown to improve a variety of gut conditions, including IBS, IBD, and SIBO, as well as chronic inflammation and brain health. Doctor Ruscio also discusses some simple dietary strategies to increase butyrate production naturally.    ✅ Start healing with us! Learn more about our virtual clinic:  https://drruscio.com/virtual-clinic/   💊 Featured Products: Apollo's Hegemony Microencapsulated Sodium Butyrate: https://www.amazon.com/Butyrate-Butyric-Capsules-Supplement-Support/dp/B0FR9K154Y BodyBio Sodium Butyrate: https://www.amazon.com/BodyBio-Sodium-Butyrate-Postbiotic-Microbiome/dp/B0058A9SF0/ Tributyrin-Max: https://www.amazon.com/PERFECT-STOOL-Tributyrin-Max-Postbiotic-Supplement/dp/B0BTQQSXNH/   👇 Watch more videos like this 👇  ➡️ 4 Treatments for SIBO & How To Most Effectively Use Them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npSIAUnBdoI ➡️ The 2 Best SIBO Healing Supplements: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es-l4TVToeQ ➡️ Cure SIBO FASTER (New Research): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8MsOY5rgAU ➡️ Most Effective Diet for Abdominal Pain & Bloating - Low FODMAP?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMb0g9llW4Y   Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@DrRuscioDC?sub_confirmation=1   And if you have any questions or topics you would like covered in the future, let me know in the comments!   👇 Read these next 👇 ➡️ Can Butyrate Supplements Improve Gut Health?: https://drruscio.com/butyrate-supplement/ ➡️ The Benefits of Butyrate Foods on Gut Health: https://drruscio.com/butyrate-foods/ ➡️ Exciting Gut Health Updates: Butyrate, Rifixamin, and More: https://drruscio.com/exciting-gut-health-updates-buytrate-rifxamin/ ➡️ Can Butyrate Supplements Improve Gut Health?: https://drruscio.com/butyrate-supplement/   📌 Timestamps   00:00 What is Butyrate? 01:57 Leaky Gut 04:10 SIBO 06:35 Systemic Inflammation & Immunomodulation 07:59 Weight Loss 09:31 IBS-C & IBS-D 10:53 Inflammatory Bowel Disease 13:10 Diverticulosis 14:00 Traveler's Diarrhea 14:42 Brain Health 16:49 Best Forms 17:19 Best Products 18:45 Dosage & Protocol 19:18 Safety & Side Effects 19:57 Foods To Raise Butyrate Levels Naturally 🎧 Audio Episode & Featured Studies  📉 Beyond the Gut: Unveiling Butyrate's Global Health Impact Through Gut Health and Dysbiosis-Related Conditions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40284169/ 📉 Acute effects of butyrate on intestinal permeability in patients with irritable bowel syndrome assessed by a novel colonoscopy research model: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40810534/ 📉 Butyrate improves handgrip strength and physical performance by reducing intestinal leak in post-menopausal women, a randomized controlled trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40167641/ 📉 Short-chain fatty acids in the small-bowel bacterial overgrowth syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4023615/ 📉 Effect of microencapsulated sodium butyrate on abdominal symptoms and carbohydrate metabolism in patients with type 2 diabetes: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-47309-9 📉 The effectiveness of microencapsulated sodium butyrate at reducing symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35371361/ 📉 Efficacy of Microencapsulated Sodium Butyrate as Add-On Therapy in Inducing Remission in Patients with Mild-To-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41422374/ 📉 Impact of oral butyrate on clinical and biochemical parameters in IBD: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41354580/ 📉 The Usefulness of Microencapsulated Sodium Butyrate Add-On Therapy in Maintaining Remission in Patients with Ulcerative Colitis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33291846/ 📉 The Effect of Sodium Butyrate Enemas Compared with Placebo on Disease Activity, Endoscopic Scores, and Histological and Inflammatory Parameters in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33352566/ 📉 Microencapsulated sodium butyrate administered to patients with diverticulosis decreases incidence of diverticulitis—a prospective randomized study: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00384-013-1807-5 📉 Micro-encapsulated and colonic-release sodium butyrate modulates gut microbiota and improves abdominal pain in patients with symptomatic uncomplicated diverticular disease: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/medicine/articles/10.3389/fmed.2025.1487892/full 📉 Sodium butyrate and short chain fatty acids in prevention of travellers' diarrhoea: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1477893913001373?via%3Dihub 📉 A Novel Butyrate Generator Helps Modulate the Gut-Brain Axis: https://www.dovepress.com/article/download/109943 📉 Dietary tributyrin supplementation in Parkinson's disease: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41271518/   Follow Me Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DrRuscio Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drruscio/   DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment. Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g  *Full transcript available on YouTube by clicking the "Show transcript" button on the bottom right of the video.

NOW PLAYING

1018 - 8 Butyrate Benefits: Supplement Guide + How to Raise It Naturally

0:00 28:58

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

MG Show MG Show The MG Show, hosted by Jeffrey Pedersen and Shannon Townsend, is a leading alternative media platform dedicated to uncovering the truth behind today’s most pressing political issues. Launched in 2019, the show has grown exponentially, offering unfiltered insights, comprehensive research, and real-time analysis. With a commitment to independent journalism and factual integrity, the MG Show empowers its audience with knowledge and encourages active participation in the political discourse. Breaking News Show | eTurboNews Juergen Thomas Steinmetz News is relevant to the global travel and tourism industry, human rights and global issues.Breaking news when it happens and only from the source. Eat to Live Jenna Fuhrman, Dr. Fuhrman Our health is our most precious gift and smart nutrition can change your life. Each month, join Dr. Fuhrman and his daughter, Jenna Fuhrman as they discuss important topics in the world of nutrition. Eat to Live will change the way you eat and think about food. French Your Way Jessica: Native French teacher founder of French Your Way Boost your French listening skills and test your comprehension with this one of a kind series of podcasts. Get the chance to listen to a real conversation between native speakers talking at normal speed AND customise your learning experience through carefully designed sets of questions (2 levels of difficulty) available for download at www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. All interviews also come with the transcript. French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare?

This episode is 28 minutes long.

When was this Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare episode published?

This episode was published on May 13, 2026.

What is this episode about?

In this video, Dr. Ruscio discusses 8 benefits of taking butyrate, a fat molecule with gut and systemic healing properties. Butyrate is produced by gut bacteria, but it is often low in different chronic health conditions. Supplementation has been...

Can I download this Dr. Ruscio Radio, DC: Health, Nutrition and Functional Healthcare episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!