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 ...

In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers review existing data on short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), such as butyrate, acetate, and propionate, as critical constituents of the ...

Learn what a study found on high-intensity workouts and the impact on gut ecosystem, influencing from energy to recovery.

Dendritic cells play a key role in the mammalian immune system. These cells are present throughout the human body and are known to capture foreign bodies, i.e., antigens, using extendable "arms" ...

Our gut is more than just a digestive tube, it’s a living ecosystem full of trillions of microbes that influence digestion, ...

Lettuce grown in space contains 29-31% less calcium and 25% less magnesium than Earth crops, creating serious health risks ...

Many sewage treatment plants are equipped to process waste using anaerobic digestion, in which the sewage sludge is held in ...