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Action where gut peptides influence nearby target cells’ function by binding on their receptors. For instance, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) nourish intestinal cells and strengthen intestinal barrier integrity.
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Ephi Lu
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Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Local action. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
https://dev.nutritional-psychology.org/encyclopedia/local-action/
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