Butyrate and GLP-1 — Dual Messengers Linking Gut Health to Brain Health

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Gut bacteria ferment fiber into butyrate, which triggers L-cells to release GLP-1 — the same hormone targeted by weight loss drugs When your gut produces enough butyrate, natural GLP-1 secretion works properly, supporting appetite control, insulin sensitivity, and weight regulation Butyrate also crosses the blood-brain barrier to reduce neuroinflammation, boost BDNF (a brain […]