Tributyrin is a triglyceride (fat) form of butyric acid, which the company and published material suggest may be more targeted in delivery than sodium butyrate - a more common but odorous and potentially less colon-specific butyrate supplement form
Its not dangerous, but it wastes peptide on systemic distribution that contributes nothing to cosmetic endpoints
Triggers of IL-1 production have been observed in a number of different stimuli, such as sulfur mustard, nickel, contact allergens or superantigens 36 IL-1 stimulates further release of secondary mediators, including IL-8
Supplementation with olive oil (four tablespoons per day) or mixed nuts (approximately one ounce of walnuts, hazelnuts, and almonds per day) for about five years resulted in a significant 30 percent reduction in the risk of major cardiovascular events (heart attack, stroke, and cardiovascular death)