The Butyrate-GLP-1 Connection: Unlocking Satiety, Energy, and Inflammation Control

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Butyrate fuels the gut cells (L-cells) that produce GLP-1, a natural hormone that helps regulate appetite, blood sugar, and metabolism Your gut can’t make butyrate without fiber, and modern diets contain far too little — just 16 grams a day compared to 100+ grams in traditional cultures. Low butyrate disrupts the body’s natural […]