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  "path": "/2026/06/20/short-chain-fatty-acids-gut-brain-connection/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-21T03:33:29.000Z",
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  "textContent": "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 […]",
  "title": "Study: Short-Chain Fatty Acids May Influence the Gut-Brain Connection"
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