Short-Chain Fatty Acids Induce Intestinal Epithelial Heat Shock Protein – (11-05-01)



Short-Chain Fatty Acids Induce Intestinal Epithelial Heat Shock Protein

I know this is one of those long, complicated titles, but the take home message here is clear. SCFAs definitely protect the lining of the GI tract (this is a rat study but there have been many such studies in humans). To get SCFAs, we need a combination of both healthy bacterial flora and soluble fiber.

Gastroenterology — Abstracts: REN et al. 121 (3): 631

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