Neurogastroenterol Motil October 2020 PMID 32476236

Microbiota changes induced by microencapsulated sodium butyrate in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Sonia Facchin, Nicola Vitulo, Matteo Calgaro, Andrea Buda, Chiara Romualdi, Daniel Pohl, Barbara Perini, Greta Lorenzon, Carla Marinelli, Renata D'Incà, Giacomo Carlo Sturniolo, Edoardo Vincenzo Savarino

Mentions

18
Peak: 3 in Jun 2020
across 5 sources since Jun 2020

Extended reach

85,890
potential audience

Total likes

1,960

Video views

78,449

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Jun 2020 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The discussions reflect an overall neutral to cautiously optimistic attitude, citing the microbiota changes and potential anti-inflammatory benefits demonstrated by the study. Words like 'stimulated growth' and 'evaluate' indicate interest and recognition of the study's importance, while mentions of needing further research suggest a measured perspective on its immediate clinical impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the positive effects of sodium butyrate on gut microbiota in IBD patients, showing a general consensus about its potential benefits.

InterestModerate interest

The discussions display moderate curiosity, with some participants highlighting the study's findings, but without extensive exploration.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants show some depth by referencing specific details like microbiota modulation and clinical implications, but the overall engagement remains moderate.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions hint at potential significance for treatment, yet recognize that further research is needed, indicating moderate perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explored how microencapsulated sodium butyrate affects the gut microbiota in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, comparing their microbiota to healthy volunteers.
  • Sodium butyrate changed the gut bacteria in IBD patients by boosting species that produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), which are linked to anti-inflammatory effects, and this was associated with improved quality of life in ulcerative colitis patients.
  • While these findings suggest that sodium butyrate helps promote beneficial bacteria and may have potential anti-inflammatory benefits, further research is needed to confirm its clinical usefulness.]

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Neurogastro & Motil
@NGMJournal · X

In a pilot double-blind placebo‐controlled study in 49 #IBD patients oral microencapsulated‐sodium‐butyrate for 2 months with conventional therapy stimulated growth of butyrogenic/SCFA producing bacteria, no effect on clinical activity https://t.co/PTOnGurQVF @ANMSociety @esnm_eu

Oct 4, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,526 followers View post →
Symbiosis papers
@Symbiosispapers · X

Microbiota changes induced by microencapsulated sodium butyrate in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. https://t.co/co6HhJQJwY

Jun 2, 2020 · 1 like · 1,107 followers View post →
Purna Kashyap M.B.B.S., AGAF
@KashyapPurna · X

RT @NGMJournal: In a pilot double-blind placebo‐controlled study in 49 #IBD patients oral microencapsulated‐sodium‐butyrate for 2 months wi…

Oct 4, 2020 · 1 share · 1,624 followers View post →
metabarpapers
@metabar_papers · X

Microbiota changes induced by microencapsulated sodium butyrate in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. https://t.co/p4CGE8nRga https://t.co/85WS3eYz69

Jun 2, 2020 · 1,614 followers View post →
Javier Alcedo
@alcedo_javier · X

Microbiota changes induced by microencapsulated sodium butyrate in patients with inflammatory bowel disease https://t.co/wftUB21Q23

Sep 30, 2020 · 541 followers View post →
BMR Genomics srl
@BmrSrl · X

Congrats to the whole Team for this pilot study to evaluate the modulation of the #gut #microbial composition after #butyrate treatment in a group of #IBD patients. https://t.co/wqPMcFO2rD #microbiota

Jun 5, 2020 · 26 followers View post →

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Purna Kashyap M.B.B.S., AGAF
@KashyapPurna · X

RT @NGMJournal: In a pilot double-blind placebo‐controlled study in 49 #IBD patients oral microencapsulated‐sodium‐butyrate for 2 months wi…

Oct 4, 2020 · 1 share · 1,624 followers View post →
Neurogastro & Motil
@NGMJournal · X

In a pilot double-blind placebo‐controlled study in 49 #IBD patients oral microencapsulated‐sodium‐butyrate for 2 months with conventional therapy stimulated growth of butyrogenic/SCFA producing bacteria, no effect on clinical activity https://t.co/PTOnGurQVF @ANMSociety @esnm_eu

Oct 4, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,526 followers View post →
Javier Alcedo
@alcedo_javier · X

Microbiota changes induced by microencapsulated sodium butyrate in patients with inflammatory bowel disease https://t.co/wftUB21Q23

Sep 30, 2020 · 541 followers View post →
BMR Genomics srl
@BmrSrl · X

Congrats to the whole Team for this pilot study to evaluate the modulation of the #gut #microbial composition after #butyrate treatment in a group of #IBD patients. https://t.co/wqPMcFO2rD #microbiota

Jun 5, 2020 · 26 followers View post →
metabarpapers
@metabar_papers · X

Microbiota changes induced by microencapsulated sodium butyrate in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. https://t.co/p4CGE8nRga https://t.co/85WS3eYz69

Jun 2, 2020 · 1,614 followers View post →
Symbiosis papers
@Symbiosispapers · X

Microbiota changes induced by microencapsulated sodium butyrate in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. https://t.co/co6HhJQJwY

Jun 2, 2020 · 1 like · 1,107 followers View post →