Study: Short-Chain Fatty Acids May Influence the Gut-Brain Connection

STORY AT-A-GLANCE Butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) produced by gut bacteria that ferment fiber, serves as a primary fuel source for colon cells and as a chemical messenger that researchers have associated with reduced brain stress, improved memory, and healthier inflammation responses Modern low-fiber diets (around 15 to 20 grams daily versus far higher […]