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Short-Chain Fatty Acids (SCFAs)

Metabolic byproducts -- primarily acetate, propionate, and butyrate -- produced when gut bacteria ferment dietary fiber in the colon. SCFAs nourish colon cells, strengthen the gut barrier, regulate inflammation, and influence immune function. They are considered a key marker of a healthy gut ecosystem.

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