Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are an important class of biologically active substances produced in the gut, specifically by the action of gut bacteria on plant-derived foods containing fiber that is ...

Saturated fatty acid chain length should be taken into consideration when assessing the impact on heart health, a new study suggests, indicating an opening for food marketers to differentiate the ...

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) serve as key signaling molecules linking gut microbiota and host health. Microbially produced SCFAs in the colon are generally acknowledged for their beneficial effects ...

Researchers at Kobe University have discovered that gut microbes that were thought to feed exclusively on dietary fiber also metabolize sugar that the body transfers from the circulation into the ...

While C13 fatty acid remains elusive in human plasma, new findings reveal its microbial origins, unique metabolic pathways, and potential as a biomarker for understanding how diet and the gut ...

Impact of smoking status (SS) on the clinical outcomes of patients with metastatic renal cell carcinoma (mRCC) treated with first line (1L) immuno-oncology (IO)-combination regimens: Results from the ...

Omega-3 fatty acids like DHA and EPA play key roles in brain health, heart function—and even fighting inflammation. A fresh ...

Scientists at UC Irvine have found a way to potentially reverse age-related vision loss by targeting the ELOVL2 “aging gene” and restoring vital fatty acids in the retina. Their experiments in mice ...

Whenever you think of omega-3s, fatty fish—like salmon or tuna—probably jump top of mind. But if you’re vegan or otherwise prefer to limit animal or fish products, you don’t have to miss out: There ...