I found this interesting article in The Epoch Times: Apples Protect Against Stroke and Feed Your Gut—How to Get the Most. The article, published on September 26, 2025, and updated on October 3, 2025, explores the historical significance and modern health benefits of apples, emphasizing their role in American culture and nutrition. It highlights key […]
You may wonder what the dietary sources of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are, since they are so important in promoting overall health and longevity. Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)—primarily acetate, propionate, and butyrate—are mostly produced endogenously by gut bacteria through the process of dietary fiber fermentation. However, small amounts are available directly from certain foods. Direct […]
Knowing the sources of dietary fibers that the Gut Microbiome ferments into short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) can change your life and health. Our gut bacteria produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), such as acetate, propionate, and butyrate, through the fermentation of non-digestible carbohydrates, including soluble and fermentable dietary fibers. These fibers are found in various plant-based […]