Butyrate boosts diet: new hope for weight loss and diabetes?

NCT ID NCT07252609

First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 14 times

Summary

This study tested whether taking sodium butyrate tablets for 12 weeks, along with a reduced-calorie diet, helps overweight or obese adults lose more weight and improve blood sugar and fat levels compared to a placebo. The study included 46 people aged 30-70 with or without type 2 diabetes. Participants took either sodium butyrate or placebo tablets three times daily with meals and followed a personalized diet.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Federico II University

    Naples, 80131, Italy

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