Circulating Short-Chain Fatty Acids Are Positively Associated with Adiposity Measures in Chinese Adults
Epidemiological studies suggest a positive association between obesity and fecal short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) produced by microbial fermentation of dietary carbohydrates, while animal models suggest increased energy harvest through colonic SCFA production in obesity. However, there is a lack of h...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-07-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/7/2127 |