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Acetate, propionate and butyrate are the three most common SCFAs. [3] Butyrate is particularly important for colon health because it is the primary energy source for colonocytes (the epithelial cells of the colon). [1] [2] The liver can use acetate for energy. [5]
Studies have found that men who ate large amounts of ultra-processed foods — such as potato chips, candy, store-bought cookies and soft drinks — had a 29% greater risk of colorectal cancer ...
Previous research has linked the consumption of certain foods and beverages — such as red and processed meats, ultra-processed foods, and alcohol — to an increased risk for bowel cancer.
Natural sources of resistant starch (RS1, RS2 and RS3) are fermented by the microbes in the human digestive system to produce short-chain fatty acids which are utilized as food for the colonic cells or absorbed. [28] Soluble dietary fiber
Butyrate fermentation is a process that produces butyric acid via anaerobic bacteria. This process occurs commonly in clostridia which can be isolated from many anaerobic environments such as mud, fermented foods , and intestinal tracts or feces. [ 1 ]
A new study reveals an unexpected potential benefit of ‘live’ yogurt: That of protecting against certain forms of colorectal cancer. Image credit: Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images.
Left unchecked, inflammation can cause fatigue, and may increase your risk of asthma, Type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. These 7 high-inflammatory foods can sap your energy and raise your ...
Peptide YY is a short (36-amino acid) peptide released from cells in the ileum and colon in response to feeding. In the blood, gut, and other elements of periphery, PYY acts to reduce appetite; similarly, when injected directly into the central nervous system, PYY is also anorexigenic , i.e., it reduces appetite.