In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers review existing data on short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), such as butyrate, acetate, and propionate, as critical constituents of the ...

Resolutions to improve health typically include measures such as more exercise, a healthier diet and stopping smoking. But ...

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are an important class of biologically active substances produced in the gut, specifically by the action of gut bacteria on plant-derived foods containing fiber that is ...

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 effects ...

Emerging health studies indicate that young Indians are grappling with intestinal discomfort, with microbiome analyses showing a concerning decline in butyrate levels—an essential short-chain fatty ...

More than 107,000 people are expected to be diagnosed with colon cancer this year, along with an additional 46,000 cases of rectal cancer, according to the American Cancer Society. Some risk factors ...