Ghee

Butyrate and fat-soluble vitamin content noted; specific health-outcome trials limited.

Benefits

Cooking fat with high smoke point
butyrate for gut
traditional Ayurvedic carrier

Key compounds

Butyratefat-soluble vitamins (A/D/E/K2)CLA

May help with

Cooking
gut health
nutrient absorption

Best for these goals

Gut healthcookingnutrition

How to use it

Cooking/sautéing; Ayurvedic preparations; coffee

Evidence level

Limited

Cautions & interactions

High in saturated fat — moderate with cardiovascular concerns. Nearly lactose/casein-free but trace dairy. Calorie-dense.

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