Glossary
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)
Beneficial compounds your gut bacteria make from fibre — they feed the colon lining.
Short-chain fatty acids (like butyrate) are made when your gut bacteria ferment soluble fibre. They nourish the cells lining your colon, help maintain the gut barrier, and are linked to many of fibre's whole-body benefits — a big reason feeding your microbiome with diverse plants matters.
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