SCFA absorption is critical to normal colon function. Human neonates rely on colon bacteria to retrieve over 50% of lactose (LAC) calories. Yet SCFA pathways are unlikely to be significant in ...

Analysis of bacteria in the gut identified an increase in three types of SCFA-producing bacteria (Butyricimonas, Marvinbryantia, and Anaerotruncus) as well as concentrations of SCFAs that maintain ...

A growing body of research suggests that manipulating gut bacteria may offer a promising ... byproducts such as short chain ...