08/10/2026
🦠 YOUR GUT MAKES SATURATED FAT—IT’S CALLED BUTYRATE !
Surprised? Here is how it happens.
🥦 Some of the fibre you eat reaches your large intestine without being digested. Your gut bacteria ferment it, producing short-chain fatty acids, including butyrate.
Yes, butyrate is a saturated fatty acid!
🔬 Why does it matter?
✅ It provides energy to the cells lining your colon.
✅ It helps maintain your gut’s protective barrier.
✅ It plays a role in regulating inflammation.
But remember: all saturated fatty acids do not have the same effects. Butyrate has a much shorter chain than many fats found in lamb, egg yolk, ghee and coconut oil. Its benefits cannot be used to claim that unlimited dietary saturated fat is healthy.
🌿 The practical message: Give your gut bacteria something to work with. Include a variety of fibre-rich foods, such as vegetables, nuts and seeds, according to your tolerance.
Even on a low-carb diet, make room for fibre.
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