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Clostridium butyricum in SlimTide: A Named Species Without a Number
Clostridium butyricum is the second species in SlimTide's 36 mg Probiotic Blend. The label gives no amount for it, no live count and no strain code. We found no weight trial of this species alone in our sources. A benefit seen with one probiotic strain does not carry over to another (NCCIH: probiotics safety).
Written by the Slimtidebalance editorial teamUpdated
The basics
What is Clostridium butyricum, and why is it in SlimTide?
Clostridium butyricum is a bacterium that makes butyrate, and some probiotic blends include it. In SlimTide it is the middle name of three in a single 36 mg Probiotic Blend.
The brand does not explain on the label why it chose this species. The bottle's front lines speak of "Metabolic & Digestive Support", appetite and energy from fats. Each carries an asterisk, which ties it to the statement that FDA has not evaluated these claims.
Below are the label facts set beside what research used. The research column is mostly empty, and we say so plainly.
| Label name | Clostridium butyricum (in the Probiotic Blend) |
|---|---|
| What it is | Clostridium butyricum, probiotic bacterium |
| Position on the label | Probiotic Blend, 2nd name listed |
| Per 1-capsule serving | Part of a 36 mg blend; its share and CFU are not printed |
| Amount used in research | No weight trial of this species alone in our sources |
| Strength of evidence | Not shown for weight |
| Main use studied | Butyrate-making bacterium sold in some probiotic blends |
| Main caution | No strain code or count is printed; ask a doctor first if you are seriously ill or immunocompromised. |
The label
How much Clostridium butyricum does SlimTide contain?
The label does not say. It prints one weight, 36 mg, for three species together. C. butyricum could be a large share or a tiny one.
| Ingredient | Own amount printed? | Count or code printed? |
|---|---|---|
| Chicory root inulin | Yes, 211 mg | Not needed for a fiber |
| Potato resistant starch | Yes, 100 mg | Not needed for a fiber |
| Clostridium butyricum | Not published (part of 36 mg) | No CFU, no strain code |
The contrast is the point. For the fibers, a milligram figure tells you how much you get. For bacteria, NIH notes that the label weight can include cells that are no longer alive, and a CFU count is optional (NIH ODS: probiotics). The full panel is on the SlimTide Supplement Facts page.
Evidence
Does Clostridium butyricum help with weight or appetite?
Our sources do not show it. We found no weight trial of C. butyricum by itself, and no appetite trial either. Its butyrate-making role is a description of the bacterium, not a tested result in people taking SlimTide.
The wider picture for probiotics is modest. NIH's weight-loss fact sheet rates their effect on body weight as inconsistent, with one review finding about 0.6 kg and a newer one finding no change in weight (NIH ODS: weight-loss supplements). A 2019 review put the average at 0.94 kg (Meta-analysis: probiotics and weight (2019)).
NCCIH warns that a benefit from one probiotic strain does not mean another will help (NCCIH: probiotics safety). The FTC adds that studies of single ingredients may not support claims for a combination product (FTC: health claims need trials).
Definitions
Does the C. butyricum in SlimTide meet the scientific idea of a probiotic?
We cannot tell from the label. Experts define probiotics as live microorganisms that give a health benefit when taken in adequate amounts (ISAPP: probiotic consensus (2014)). That definition has two parts a buyer can check: live, and adequate amount.
The same ISAPP panel said the term fits products with defined contents, well-defined strains and a suitable live count at the end of shelf life (ISAPP: probiotic consensus (2014)). SlimTide names the species but leaves out the strain, the amount and the count.
- Named species: yes
- Strain code: not published
- Live count at end of shelf life: not published
- Amount of this species: not published
Inside the gut
Where would Clostridium butyricum act, and what do we really know?
The brand's own artwork places the SlimTide story in the gut lining. It is a fair place to look, since that is where a swallowed probiotic would have to do its work.
What our sources do not give is a human study of this species at SlimTide's unknown dose. So any picture of it "working" in the gut is a hope, not a finding.
The two fibers in the capsule are better documented, though at far smaller amounts than trials used. See chicory root inulin for that comparison.
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Can a probiotic label be wrong about what is inside?
It can happen. NCCIH reports that some probiotic products have contained microbes other than those on the label (NCCIH: probiotics safety). In a storage study, one of four products tested below its labeled count (Probiotic storage and viability (2018)). No independent test of SlimTide is published.
Safety
Is Clostridium butyricum safe to take?
Our sources hold no safety trial of this species. What they do say applies to probiotics in general: the risk of harm is greater in people with a severe illness or a weakened immune system (NCCIH: probiotics safety).
you are seriously ill, immunocompromised, pregnant or nursing, under 18, or living with a known medical condition. The label itself asks the last four groups to consult a physician.
The sources we use list no drug interactions for C. butyricum. If you take medicine, show the label to your pharmacist. Our medicines and SlimTide notes explain what is and is not known.
The bottle should never be given to an infant. FDA has warned about probiotic products given to hospitalized preterm babies, including one death in 2023 (FDA: probiotics and preterm infants (2023)).
Questions
What should you ask about the Clostridium butyricum in SlimTide?
Strain and source
Which strain is it, and who supplies it? A code lets you look for studies on that exact strain.
Amount and count
How many milligrams of the 36 mg is C. butyricum, and what CFU is guaranteed at the end of shelf life?
Testing
Has a lab checked that the bottle holds the three species named, and only those?
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Our take
Should Clostridium butyricum change your decision?
Probably not, in either direction. It is named, and the fridge advice suits a live product. But with no amount, no strain code and no weight trial of it alone in our sources, there is nothing here to weigh.
If you want a probiotic for a specific reason, a product that prints its strains and counts gives you more to work with. For the full blend picture, read probiotics and CFU in SlimTide.
FAQ
Clostridium butyricum in SlimTide: FAQ
Is Clostridium butyricum a good probiotic for weight loss?
Our sources contain no weight trial of Clostridium butyricum alone, so its effect on weight is not shown. Reviews of probiotics in general found under 1 kg of extra loss, and NIH calls the effect on body weight inconsistent.
How much Clostridium butyricum is in one SlimTide capsule?
Not published. The label lists a single 36 mg Probiotic Blend for three species and does not split it. There is also no CFU count, so you cannot tell how many live cells of C. butyricum each capsule holds. Ask the order desk.
What does butyrate-making mean for C. butyricum?
It describes the bacterium as one that produces butyrate. None of the sources we use tests that property for weight, appetite or energy in people, and none studies it at SlimTide's unprinted dose. Treat it as a description, not a result.
Does Clostridium butyricum have side effects?
Our sources hold no side-effect data for this species alone. NCCIH says probiotic risks rise with severe illness or a weak immune system. The label asks people with a known medical condition, pregnant or nursing mothers and anyone under 18 to see a physician first.
Which strain of Clostridium butyricum is in SlimTide?
The label prints no strain code. That matters because NIH and NCCIH both say probiotic effects depend on the strain. Without a code, no published study can be tied to the C. butyricum in SlimTide.
Should SlimTide be refrigerated because of Clostridium butyricum?
The label says to refrigerate for optimal quality, and the sales page says to refrigerate after opening to protect the probiotics. It does not single out any species. Keeping the open bottle cold is the safe default for all three.
Who wrote this
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A small team that reads the SlimTide label line by line, checks every number against public health sources (NIH ODS, NCCIH, CDC, NIDDK, FDA, FTC) and published trials, and rewrites it in plain English. We do not write for the manufacturer, and we update a page whenever the label, the prices or the evidence changes.
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