Butyric acid is a fatty acid that's created when bacteria in your gut break down dietary fiber. It's also found in lower amounts in some foods. Research suggests it may benefit your digestive health.

It has conjugated linoleic acid, a fatty acid believed to have anti-cancer and anti-obesity properties. When butter comes from grass-fed cows, you get more of these benefits, Sharp says.

γ-AMINO-BUTYRIC acid has been described as present in the aqueous and alcoholic extracts of a number of plant and animal tissues1–7. In the course of studies on the nitrogenous constituents of ...

The experiments showed that the growth of butyric acid producing bacteria (Faecalibacterium prausnitzii and Coprococcus comes) was significantly enhanced in an acidic environment (pH <6.5).