Exogenous butyrate supplementation, especially at high doses (e.g., 5 grams of sodium butyrate), can inhibit stem cell proliferation, particularly in an inflamed gut state. — Whalespan
Exogenous butyrate supplementation, especially at high doses (e.g., 5 grams of sodium butyrate), can inhibit stem cell proliferation, particularly in an inflamed gut state.
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We can't find evidence that holds up here. Proponents are reasoning from mechanism or analogy rather than direct human data, and the most credible skeptics raise objections we can't dismiss.
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High-risk intervention — consult a physician before acting.Drug-drug interactions, dose-dependence, and screening contraindications apply.
“and essentially when you have uh too much butyrate especially in an inflamed state it could potentially inhibit stem cell proliferation now that's not gonna happen at the physiologic doses from even someone who's eating a lot of fiber but it would happen if you're taking like five grams of sodium butyrate to try and supplement and heal your gut”