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Short-chain fatty acids in control of body weight and insulin sensitivity

Short-chain fatty acids in control of body weight and insulin sensitivity

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Short-chain fatty acids in control of body weight and insulin sensitivity

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Short-chain fatty acids in control of body weight and insulin sensitivity

Publisher

London: Nature Publishing Group UK

Journal title

Nature reviews. Endocrinology, 2015-10, Vol.11 (10), p.577-591

Language

English

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London: Nature Publishing Group UK

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Contents

Key Points
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), which are derived from gut microbial fermentation of indigestible foods, have important metabolic functions and are crucial for intestinal health
The discovery of SCFA receptors in many different tissues highlights that SCFA are involved in the crosstalk between the gut and peripheral tissues
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Short-chain fatty acids in control of body weight and insulin sensitivity

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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1713526857

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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1713526857

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ISSN

1759-5029

E-ISSN

1759-5037

DOI

10.1038/nrendo.2015.128

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