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Can You Have Too Many Short Chain Fatty Acids?

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6 min read
According to a 2018 study in *Nutrients*, higher fecal short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) levels are associated with gut microbiome dysbiosis, obesity, hypertension, and other cardiometabolic disease risk factors. This suggests that while SCFAs are generally beneficial, it is possible to have too many short chain fatty acids and that balance is key for optimal health.

Is intermittent fasting supported by nutrition science?

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5 min read
According to a 2024 umbrella review of 23 meta-analyses, intermittent fasting can have beneficial effects on health outcomes for adults who are overweight or obese. So, is intermittent fasting supported by nutrition science? We investigate the research.