SCFAs — the thin microbial metabolic line between good and bad

SCFAs — the thin microbial metabolic line between good and badSCFAs — the thin microbial metabolic line between good and bad, Published online: 11 April 2019; doi:10.1038/s41574-019-0205-7By combining genetic, metagenomic and metabolic data in humans, a recent study has identified causal relationships between the capacity of gut microorganisms to produce short-chain fatty acids, such as butyrate and propionate, and metabolic traits of the host, including insulin response during an oral glucose tolerance test and susceptibility to type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Source: Nature Reviews Endocrinology - Category: Endocrinology Authors: Source Type: research