Introduction Butyrate is a short chain fatty acid, which is endogenously produced through microbial fermentation of dietary fibres in the lower intestinal tract. Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as acetate, propionate and butyrate are produced by the bacteria in the colon from starch and dietary fibres. Some fermented foods contain very small quantities naturally, … Continue reading Repairing the Gut After Accutane With Butyrate