Examine Database: Fecal Short Chain Fatty Acids
| Intervention | Grade | Effect | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Resistant Starch | A | ||
| Kefir | C |
Research FeedRead all studies
Do nuts support gut health? Only a little.
In this meta-analysis of 28 clinical trials in1,324 participants, eating nuts modestly increased stool levels of propionate, a beneficial short-chain fatty acid, but had no other benefits for gut health.
Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics for digestive health in infants
Does taking a postbiotic improve diarrhea symptoms?
Does a drink containing a probiotic and inulin increase resting energy expenditure?
Does 5-HTP improve sleep in older adults?
Examine Database References
- 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)
- 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)