Is Butyric Acid necessary for development of epithelial cells?
Butyric Acid indeed is necessary for development of epithelial cells which increases absorptive capacity
Short chain fatty acids such as butyric acid play a major role in the body. Several researchers have shown that butyric acid is necessary for the normal development of epithelial cells in simple stomach animals also known as monogastrics. Epithelial cells in the small intestine aid in the absorption of nutrients. The higher the height of the villi present on the epithelial cells, is the higher the rate of absorption. The absorptive epithelial cells found on the villi use butyric acid as an energy source.
Supplementing butyric acid can enhance absorption and overall increased productivity since nutrients can be utilized more efficiently. Butyric Acid is volatile and because of this, the exact amount cannot be guaranteed when added. Additionally, short chain fatty acids such as butyric acid when included in an unprotected form are not as available in the distal portion of the gastrointestinal tract where they will have their greatest impact. Butyric Acid is also very offensive in odor and therefore poses handling issues.
Microencapsulating as a delivery system to control odor, overcome volatility and deliver butyric acid for effective nutrient utilization
We here at Maxx have used our proprietary, high-tech delivery system to mask off odor and to deliver nutrients up and down the gastrointestinal tract! The technology can be used to control the volatile nature of butyric acid and other short chain fatty acids, mask their odor and deliver these to the lower parts of the small intestine allowing their use to optimize utilization of nutrients. Activities as high as 70% can be achieved compared to most available products with activities of 35-45%. With high concentrations, small amounts can be used which result in significant cost savings. Through microencapsulation ,there is no need to add different variations of butyric acid such as Sodium butyrate. The technology allows gradual release of butyric acid in the hindgut which can be used as energy source by the intestinal villi which increases the surface area for other nutrients to be absorbed.