Beyond Digestion — Research explores Butyrate’s link to balance and muscle strength in older men

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 By Dr. Joseph MercolaGlobal Research, August 21, 2026Mercola In a 16-week randomized controlled trial, older men who took 300 milligrams (mg) of butyrate daily saw greater improvements in balance, grip strength, and walking speed than men taking a placebo, suggesting that gut health influences physical function as you ageParticipants with better balance also had stronger muscles, faster gait speed, and healthier intestinal barrier markers, pointing to a close connection between the gut an