Most of us hear “gut health” advice all the time. Eat more fiber. Take a probiotic. Cut down on junk food. What rarely gets ...

Butyrate, a kind of short-chain fatty acid, is produced in the colon via the fermentation of dietary fiber. This crucial compound significantly contributes to maintaining gut health and is linked to ...

When pregnant mice were fed butyrate -- a food supplement derived from intestinal bacteria -- most of their pups survived after exposure to infection that induces fatal biliary atresia, according to ...

Young Indians are increasingly opting for microbiome testing as digestive issues rise. Gut experts say results show falling ...

Emerging health studies indicate that young Indians are grappling with intestinal discomfort, with microbiome analyses showing a concerning decline in butyrate levels—an essential short-chain fatty ...