A Cohort Study of the Effects of Daily-Diet Water-Soluble Dietary Fiber on Butyric Acid-Producing Gut Microbiota in Middle-Aged and Older Adults in a Rural Region
Water-soluble dietary fiber is primarily a substrate for degradation of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), particularly butyric acid, by gut microbiota. SCFAs have beneficial effects on the whole body. However, epidemiological studies on the association between water-soluble dietary fiber from daily f...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-09-01
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| Series: | Microorganisms |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/10/9/1813 |