Fecal Short Chain Fatty Acids

    Researchedby:
    Morgan Pfiffner
    Last Updated: October 13, 2024

    Short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are fatty acids with fewer than six carbon atoms. They are derived from the fermentation of indigestible foods by the gut microbiota, so fecal levels of SCFAs can be an indicator how much of each are being made in the gut.

    151 participants in 2 trials

    Examine Database: Fecal Short Chain Fatty Acids

    InterventionGradeEffectDetail
    Resistant Starch
    C
    Kefir
    C

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    Examine Database References

    1. Kefir - Marie-Pierre St-Onge, Edward R Farnworth, Tony Savard, Denise Chabot, Akier Mafu, Peter J H JonesKefir consumption does not alter plasma lipid levels or cholesterol fractional synthesis rates relative to milk in hyperlipidemic men: a randomized controlled trial [ISRCTN10820810]BMC Complement Altern Med.(2002)
    2. Resistant Starch - Shen D, Bai H, Li Z, Yu Y, Zhang H, Chen LPositive effects of resistant starch supplementation on bowel function in healthy adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Int J Food Sci Nutr.(2017-Mar)