List of Butyrate foods
What is butyrate ?
Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) that plays a crucial role in the human body, particularly in the gastrointestinal system. It is produced through the fermentation of dietary fibers by gut bacteria in the colon.
List of butyrate foods
Whole Grains
– Brown rice – Quinoa – Oats – Barley
Legumes
– Lentils
– Chickpeas
– Black beans
– Kidney beans
Vegetables
– Broccoli
– Brussels sprouts
– Cabbage
– Sweet potatoes
– Carrots
– Apples – Bananas – Pear
– Almonds – Walnuts – Chia seeds – Flaxseeds
Root Vegetables
– Garlic – Onions – Leeks
– Garlic – Onions – Leeks
Tubers
Tubers
– Jerusalem artichokes – Jicama
– Jerusalem artichokes – Jicama
Leafy Greens