What to know
Signals through GPR109A, the same receptor as butyrate, in colonic epithelium. In the multivitamin.
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Evidence & Andrew’s score
Evidence
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References
- Wallimann T, Hall CHT, Colgan SP, Glover LE. Creatine supplementation for patients with inflammatory bowel diseases. Nutrients 2021;13(5):1429. (Discussion of epithelial energy metabolism and GPR109A/butyrate signaling context.)
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