You may not be eligible if you: Have a BMI over 35 Have uncontrolled heart, metabolic, or cognitive conditions Use insulin, or medications that significantly affect weight Are planning major lifestyle changes (e.g., starting keto or intensive workouts) Have a history of eating disorders, bariatric surgery, or pancreatitis Are taking certain hormones, steroids, or investigational medications Are pregnant, nursing, or planning pregnancy (or capable of pregnancy without contraception) Well go over the full list with you during the screening
Nonetheless, both studies report improved effector function of CD8 T cells upon treatment with butyrate, as demonstrated by the increased production of IFN- and TNF- in vivo
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Clinical note: This table is illustrative only