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SCFAs such as acetate, propionate, and butyrate are the most common microbial metabolites produced in the large intestine’s digestion of complex carbohydrates (dietary fibers). SCFAs regulate gut health by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria, nourishing the gut barrier, and maintaining gut barrier functions (Silva, Bernardi, & Frozza, 2020).
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Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs). The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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