Metabolic and intestinal effects of short-chain fatty acids

Current research has identified the metabolic and intestinal effects of SCFA in experimental models and humans. Ample physiologic rationale has come forth to justify controlled studies of the administration of SCFA in selected patients with intestinal dysfunction.

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Published inJPEN. Journal of parenteral and enteral nutrition Vol. 14; no. 5 Suppl; p. 181S
Main Authors Rombeau, J L, Kripke, S A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.09.1990
Subjects
Animals
Carbohydrate Metabolism
Fatty Acids, Volatile - metabolism
Humans
Intestines - metabolism
Mammals - metabolism
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Summary:Current research has identified the metabolic and intestinal effects of SCFA in experimental models and humans. Ample physiologic rationale has come forth to justify controlled studies of the administration of SCFA in selected patients with intestinal dysfunction.
ISSN:0148-6071
DOI:10.1177/014860719001400507