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 ...

Dendritic cells play a key role in the mammalian immune system. These cells are present throughout the human body and are known to capture foreign bodies, i.e., antigens, using extendable "arms" ...

Pensini et al. sought an efficient way to remove these contaminants. Using a combination of experiments and simulations, the researchers uncovered how fatty acids can help separate and trap pollutants ...

Akkermansia is described as a bacterium that fortifies a person's gut lining, reduces gut permeability, and supports ...

This new article publication from Acta Pharmaceutica Sinica B, discusses how gut microbiota-derived short-chain fatty acids ameliorate methamphetamine-induced depression- and anxiety-like behaviors in ...

Medically reviewed by Suzanne Fisher, RD Key Takeaways In certain cases, eating high-fiber, whole foods can have effects on constipation management comparable to those of a fiber supplement, sometimes ...

Most Americans aren't getting enough omega-3s, with 76% worldwide falling short. The overlooked nutrient could be the next ...