Gut health boost: could butyric acid help treat anorexia?
NCT ID NCT07289581
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated Apr 29, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tests whether taking butyric acid, a natural gut bacteria product, can help women with anorexia nervosa gain weight faster when combined with standard therapy. Fifty women will receive either butyric acid or a placebo for 3 months, while researchers track weight, eating habits, and gut health. The goal is to see if this supplement can improve recovery outcomes.
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SODc Psichiatria, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Careggi
Florence, FI, 50134, Italy
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