About propionate ​

Where can I find propionate?

Propionate is naturally produced by our gut bacteria from processing of certain fibers. This is the natural form of most of the propionate in humans. Propionate can also be found in some dairy products and a small amount may be added to meat, cheese, and bread products to keep them fresh.

Under normal circumstances, the recommended dose of CEVENTRIX ™ cannot be achieved by changing your normal diet.

Is propionate safe?

Propionate is considered safe to use as a food additive by both the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA) and by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). In a clinical trial with people with MS, no serious adverse events were reported with 3 years of use and less than 5% of subjects had mild adverse events. The reported events were abdominal distension, flatulence, and nausea.

CEVENTRIX™ is produced in Norway under the quality control standard referred to as HACCP, and ISO 9001:2015.