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Friday, 7 August 2026

The gut molecule quietly powering your immune system

 Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid produced when gut bacteria ferment dietary fibre, serves as both an energy source for colon cells and an important signalling molecule for immune regulation.

By inhibiting histone deacetylases (“HDAC”) and suppressing the NF-κB pathway, butyrate acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory agent, helping prevent chronic inflammation that contributes to various diseases.

Butyrate promotes regulatory T cell development while modulating other immune cells, helping maintain immune tolerance and preventing autoimmune responses while supporting balanced immune function.

Butyrate plays a significant role in managing chronic diseases like inflammatory bowel disease (“IBD”), multiple sclerosis and Type 2 diabetes by reducing inflammation and supporting gut barrier function.

Emerging research suggests that butyrate influences brain health by modulating the gut-brain axis; it reduces neuroinflammation and supports cognitive function and plays a supporting role in the prevention of neurological disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and depression....<<<Read More>>>...