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Clostridium Butyricum

Meaning

Clostridium butyricum is a species of obligate anaerobic, spore-forming, Gram-positive bacteria commonly recognized as a beneficial component of the healthy human and animal gut microbiota. This bacterium is clinically notable for its robust capacity to produce butyrate, a critical short-chain fatty acid metabolite essential for intestinal health. Unlike certain pathogenic Clostridium species, C. butyricum is generally regarded as non-pathogenic and is increasingly utilized as a probiotic to support the balance and integrity of the gastrointestinal ecosystem.