Butyrate: implications for intestinal function
AJ Leonel, JI Alvarez-Leite - Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & …, 2012 - journals.lww.com
AJ Leonel, JI Alvarez-Leite
Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, 2012•journals.lww.comFrom studies published over 30 years, there is no doubt of the important role that butyrate
plays in maintaining intestinal homeostasis. However, despite these effects, clinical studies
are still required to validate the routine use of butyrate in clinical practice and, specifically, in
the treatment of intestinal diseases.
plays in maintaining intestinal homeostasis. However, despite these effects, clinical studies
are still required to validate the routine use of butyrate in clinical practice and, specifically, in
the treatment of intestinal diseases.
Summary
From studies published over 30 years, there is no doubt of the important role that butyrate plays in maintaining intestinal homeostasis. However, despite these effects, clinical studies are still required to validate the routine use of butyrate in clinical practice and, specifically, in the treatment of intestinal diseases.
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