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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

ASU scientists found that people whose gut microbes make more methane extract more calories from fiber-rich foods.

A little-known microbe in your gut produces methane and may help your body extract more calories from food, according to a study led b. Deep inside your gut lives a vast community of microbes, and ...

Like plantains, bananas also contain resistant starch, though in slightly smaller amounts. And, like in plantains, the ...

While sweet potatoes are generally healthy, it's essential to note that not all sweet potatoes contain the same amount of ...

Replacing sugar with low-calorie sweeteners helped participants keep more weight off in a long-term study - without harming gut health.

Higher levels of some serum medium-chain fatty acids found in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and milk products are associated with a reduced risk for type 2 diabetes (T2D). This inverse relationship is ...