Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) are an important class of biologically active substances produced in the gut, specifically by the action of gut bacteria on plant-derived foods containing fiber that is ...

Saturated fatty acid chain length should be taken into consideration when assessing the impact on heart health, a new study suggests, indicating an opening for food marketers to differentiate the ...

In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers review existing data on short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), such as butyrate, acetate, and propionate, as critical constituents of the ...

Omega-3 fatty acids can have benefits for heart, lung, and blood vessel function. You can get them through your diet or in ...

Chia seeds contain 5.06 grams of omega-3 fatty acids per ounce, which can support heart and brain health and may reduce ...

Scientists at UC Irvine have found a way to potentially reverse age-related vision loss by targeting the ELOVL2 “aging gene” and restoring vital fatty acids in the retina. Their experiments in mice ...

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fats that play a vital role in brain function, heart health, and reducing inflammation throughout the body. Because the human body can’t produce omega-3s on its own, ...