• Source of butanoic acid, a short-chain saturated fatty acid that is an important energy source
• Contains butanoic acid derived from calcium/magnesium butyrate
• Convenient capsule format

Butyrate is an important short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) naturally produced in the large intestine. It is considered an important energy source for the epithelial cells that line it. One of the key functions of the large intestine is the absorption of water and nutrients that could not be assimilated earlier in the digestive process. Bacteria in the large intestine also help break down undigested elements, such as dietary fiber. Most butyrate in the large intestine is formed when bacteria ferment or break down dietary fiber to create butyrate and other SCFAs. Butyrate is also an energy source for the rest of the body: it is estimated that SCFAs can account for up to 5 to 15% of humans' daily caloric needs. Butyrate Complex provides SCFAs in the form of calcium or magnesium butyrate and is suitable for vegan diets.