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Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)

Definition:

Short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) are fatty acids with aliphatic tails of five or fewer carbons (e.g. Butyric Acid). SCFAs play a vital role in maintenance of colonic integrity and metabolism.

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