Energy contributions of volatile fatty acids from the gastrointestinal tract in various species.
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Summary
The VFA, also known as short-chain fatty acids, are produced in the gastrointestinal tract by microbial fermentation of carbohydrates and endogenous substrates, such as mucus and may indirectly influence cholesterol synthesis and even help regulate insulin or glucagon secretion.
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- review
- Published
- 1990-04-01
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- 2,640
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- Open access
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Keywords
Rumen, Propionate, Butyrate, Biology, Fermentation
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