10/08/2025
đ§ The Brain Needs Butyrate
Low butyrate levels in the brain are increasingly linked to issues like brain fog, mood imbalance, and poor focus.
Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid produced by healthy gut bacteria â it supports the gutâbrain axis, fuels brain cells, and helps reduce neuroinflammation.
When levels drop (due to poor diet, stress, or disrupted microbiome), the brain can literally lose its spark.
The good news? You can nourish your butyrate pathways naturally:
đ§ Eat whole-food fats like grass-fed butter or ghee â they contain butyrate directly.
đž Feed your gut microbes with prebiotic fibers (from oats, bananas, garlic, onions, resistant starch).
đż Fermented foods like kefir and sauerkraut help restore butyrate-producing bacteria.
đśââď¸ Move your body â regular exercise boosts gut metabolism and short-chain fatty acid production.
Your brainâs chemistry starts in the gut â feed both well.