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"textContent": "STORY AT-A-GLANCE Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) produced when gut bacteria ferment dietary fiber. It serves as the primary fuel for colon cells, including L-cells that produce GLP-1 When your gut produces enough butyrate, natural GLP-1 secretion works properly, supporting appetite control, insulin sensitivity, and weight regulation This butyrate-driven GLP-1 pathway represents your […]",
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