short-chain fatty acids

short-chain fatty acids
(SCFA) fatty acids with a chain length of up to roughly 6 carbon atoms; they are produced by bacterial anaerobic fermentation, particularly of dietary carbohydrates, in the large intestine. They are readily absorbed and are metabolized in the liver and muscle tissues, producing energy.

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