What Are The Health Benefits And Uses Of Sodium Butyrate?
Jul 22, 2025
what is Sodium Butyric Acid?
Sodium butyric acid is the sodium salt form of butyric acid. It is white or off-white powder with a special rancid smell of cheese. It is easily soluble in water and has an alkaline pH value.
sodium butyrate health benefits:
1. Promote intestinal health
It can maintain the balance of intestinal flora, promote the growth of beneficial bacteria and inhibit harmful bacteria.
2. Anti-inflammatory
It can inhibit the release of inflammatory factors and relieve intestinal inflammation.
3. Anti-tumor
It can inhibit tumor growth by inducing apoptosis of cancer cells.
4. Improve production performance
Sodium butyric acid powder can increase animal feed intake, feed conversion rate and daily weight gain.
sodium butyrate uses:
1. Medical field
Treat epilepsy, muscle spasms and allergic rhinitis; used as drug excipients to improve stability.
2. Feed additives
Replace antibiotics, prevent diarrhea in piglets and promote growth.
3. Food industry
Sodium butyrate powder is used as an acidulant and preservative in beverages, canned foods, etc., with the dosage being 0.1%-0.5% of the total weight of the food.
4. Chemical industry and agriculture
Intermediates for synthetic dyes and resins; plant nutrients that promote the development of crop roots.
Can it be used as a pet food additive?
It can be used as a pet food additive to improve pet intestinal function, relieve diarrhea, and enhance immunity. And the special smell of this product can improve pet palatability.
Notes:
- Dosage control: Overdose may cause diarrhea or electrolyte imbalance, and it needs to be added accurately according to body weight.
- Safety: Toxicology studies for dogs and cats are currently lacking.
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References:
1. https://health.clevelandclinic.org/butyrate-benefits
2. https://www.acs.org/molecule-of-the-week/archive/s/sodium-butyrate.html
3. https://www.rupahealth.com/post/foods-high-in-butyrate
4. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-68227-8
5. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9999029/
6. https://bodybio.com/blogs/blog/gut-plus-guide#:~:text
7. https://goop.com/wellness/health/butyrate-supplements-for-gut-health/
8. https://natu.care/uk/health/sodium-butyrate#:~:text
9. https://help.bodybio.com/en-US/when-is-the-best-time-to-take-butyrate-355830






