Most of us hear “gut health” advice all the time. Eat more fiber. Take a probiotic. Cut down on junk food. What rarely gets ...

A new study is suggesting a metabolite produced by gut microbes could increase neuron production in the brain, improve intestinal function, and ultimately slow the aging process. Across several ...

Different dairy foods appear to influence the gut’s bacteria and wall-attached microbial community in distinct ways.

Young Indians are increasingly opting for microbiome testing as digestive issues rise. Gut experts say results show falling ...

Human milk (HM) contains butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA). This four-carbon fatty acid is present in HM at a varied concentration of 0.1–0.75 mg/100 mL. Butyrate has many biological functions ...

Supplements containing butyrate have become significantly more popular over recent years because of the potential health benefits they offer. Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid, is created by gut ...

Short-chain fatty acids are produced by the friendly bacteria in your gut. In fact, they are the main source of nutrition for the cells in your colon. Short-chain fatty acids may also play an ...

Butyric acid is a short-chain fatty acid that provides about 70% of your colon cells’ total energy needs. It may also help treat and prevent certain gut disorders. Butyric acid is a fatty acid that’s ...