Physiological and Clinical Aspects of Short-Chain Fatty Acids [Paperback]

This is the first comprehensive volume to look at the importance of short-chain fatty acids in digestion, the function of the large intestine and their role in human health.This is the first comprehensive volume to look at the importance of short-chain fatty acids in digestion, the function of the large intestine and their role in human health. Short-chain fatty acids are the major product of bacterial fermentation of dietary carbohydrates in the human and animal large intestine.This is the first comprehensive volume to look at the importance of short-chain fatty acids in digestion, the function of the large intestine and their role in human health. Short-chain fatty acids are the major product of bacterial fermentation of dietary carbohydrates in the human and animal large intestine.This is the first comprehensive volume to look at the importance of short-chain fatty acids in digestion, the function of the large intestine and their role in human health. Short-chain fatty acids are the major product of bacterial fermentation of dietary carbohydrates in the human and animal large intestine. They represent the major end products of digestive processes occurring in the caecum and large intestine. As such, they form an important dietary component and it is increasingly recognised that they may have a significant role in protecting against large bowel cancer and in metabolism. Prepared by an international team of contributors who are at the forefront of this area of research, this volume will be an essential source of reference for gastroenterologists, nutritionists and others active in this area.1. Definitions and history O. M. Wrong; 2. Chemistry of short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) M. Fukushima; 3. Measurement of acetate by enzymatic methods M. Elia and G. Jennings; 4. Biochemistry and microbiology in the rumen R. J. Wallace; 5. SCFA in the hindgut G. Breves and K. Stuck; 6. Microbiological aspects of SCFA production in the large bowel G. T. Macfarlane and G. R. Gibson; lƒ.