Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) serve as key signaling molecules linking gut microbiota and host health. Microbially produced SCFAs in the colon are generally acknowledged for their beneficial ...
Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are the products of colonic bacterial degradation of unabsorbed ... Butyrate may also have a role in preventing certain types of colitis. A diet low in resistant starch ...
STANFORD, Calif. — Inside our digestive system lives a bustling community of trillions of bacteria that help break down the food we eat. These microscopic helpers produce various compounds, including ...
A recent study from Stanford Medicine reveals that a high-fiber diet can significantly reduce the risk of certain cancers due to the anti-cancer properties of short-chain fatty acids produced ...
Study: Short-chain fatty acid metabolites propionate and butyrate are unique epigenetic regulatory elements linking diet, metabolism and gene expression. Image Credit: Love Employee/Shutterstock ...