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Lipids affect microbial metabolism and short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) production, while excessive carbohydrates can disrupt GM balance, causing enteritis. Dietary additives, including probiotics, ...

SCFA faecal concentrations may be used as NAFLD biomarkers for disease prediction in the future. High concentration of propionate can promote the development of NAFLD, whereas acetate and butyrate can ...

Figure 2. 10th to 90th percentile SCFA concentration (in nanomolar) of 6 major SCFAs (acetic, propionic, butyric, isobutyric, isovaleric and caproic acid) and 3 minor SCFAs (valeric, 2-methylbutyric ...