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Sodium butyrate improves gastrointestinal symptoms in type 2 diabetes
Last updated July 5, 2026
Key finding
Sodium butyrate group showed a significant reduction in abdominal pain (p = 0.001).
This study investigated the effects of sodium butyrate supplementation on gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with type 2 diabetes and IBS, finding significant improvements in various symptoms.
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EvidenceScore™
Moderate
Study type
RCTs
Follow-up
Medium-Term (3–12 mo)
Risk of bias
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Study focus
This study investigated the effects of sodium butyrate supplementation on gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with type 2 diabetes and IBS, finding significant improvements in various symptoms.
Clinical relevance
The findings highlight the potential of sodium butyrate as a therapeutic option for patients with type 2 diabetes and IBS, conditions that often coexist and complicate management. By alleviating gastrointestinal symptoms and improving metabolic markers, sodium butyrate could enhance quality of life and treatment outcomes for these patients.
Keep in mind
Limited sample size may affect generalizability. Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects. No significant differences were observed in the placebo group.
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Paulina P, Martyna W, Paulina S, et al. Sodium butyrate supplementation alleviates gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with type 2 diabetes and IBS. Scientific Reports. 2026;16:17404. doi:10.1038/s41598-026-47309-9
Main Effects
Sodium butyrate group showed a significant reduction in abdominal pain (p = 0.001).
Sodium butyrate group experienced a decrease in body weight by an average of 2.12 kg (p < 0.001).
Sodium butyrate group had a significant reduction in bloating (p < 0.001).
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Evidence Context
This study contributes evidence to Sodium Butyrate and Abdominal Pain, Bloating, Body weight, and 4 more.
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Primary intervention
Sodium Butyrate
Primary outcomes
- Abdominal Pain
- Bloating
- Body weight
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- Contributes to 7 evidence relationships
- Includes primary outcome data
- Linked to 2 direct semantic evidence topics
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HbA1c Reduction
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerGastrointestinal disorders incidence
Sodium Butyrate → Gastrointestinal disorders incidence
Sodium Butyrate → Gastrointestinal disorders incidence
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerEvidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
Add to Evidence TrackerLactulose Hydrogen Breath Test Results
Sodium Butyrate → Lactulose Hydrogen Breath Test Results
Sodium Butyrate → Lactulose Hydrogen Breath Test Results
Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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Evidence Suggest
- Sodium butyrate reduced abdominal pain significantly (p = 0.001).
- Participants lost an average of 2.12 kg with sodium butyrate (p < 0.001).
- HbA1c levels decreased by 0.30% in the sodium butyrate group (p = 0.002).
Who this applies to
- Adults diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.
- Patients experiencing gastrointestinal symptoms related to IBS.
Keep in Mind
- Results may not apply to populations outside the study's demographic.
- Further research is needed to confirm long-term effects of sodium butyrate.
- The study did not explore potential side effects of sodium butyrate supplementation.
Between the Lines
- Limited sample size may affect generalizability.
- Short duration of the study may not capture long-term effects.
- No significant differences were observed in the placebo group.
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This study contributes to evidence on Sodium Butyrate and Abdominal Pain, Sodium Butyrate and Bloating.
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Sodium Butyrate → Abdominal Pain
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
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Sodium Butyrate → Bloating
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- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
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Sodium Butyrate → Body Weight
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Evidence Intelligence™
- EvidenceScore™
- Emerging
- Score 59 · Based on 1 study
- ImpactScore™
- 100
- Very Positive
- ConsistencyScore™
- unclear
- Not enough independent studies
Supporting studies: Based on 1 study
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outcome_hubMeasures Abdominal Pain as a key outcome.
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outcome_hubMeasures Bloating as a key outcome.
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outcome_hubMeasures Body Weight as a key outcome.
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Does Sodium Butyrate improve abdominal pain?
Emerging Evidence
Sodium Butyrate appears to improve Abdominal Pain.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Abdominal Pain
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Sodium Butyrate improve bloating?
Emerging Evidence
Sodium Butyrate appears to improve Bloating.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Bloating
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Sodium Butyrate affect body weight?
Emerging Evidence
Sodium Butyrate appears to improve Body weight.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Body weight
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
Does Sodium Butyrate improve gastrointestinal disorders incidence?
Emerging Evidence
Sodium Butyrate appears to improve Gastrointestinal disorders incidence.
ConsistencyScore™: Consistency cannot yet be determined from the available evidence.
Ranked evidence signals
- 1
Gastrointestinal disorders incidence
EvidenceScore™ Emerging | EvidenceScore™ 59.0 | strong positive | ConsistencyScore™ Unclear | 1 study
Why this answer: This answer is based on a single supporting study.
Limitations
- Only one supporting study is available.
- Consistency cannot yet be determined.
- Population details are unavailable.
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