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Dietary fibers (DF) & Gut microbiota

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Dietary fibers (DF) can modulate the intestinal microbiome and the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which are microbial metabolites associated with intestinal homeostasis
Paredes et al. 2023 Cancer Res 83 (7_Supplement): 643

However, it is unknown if precise and predictable manipulations of the gut microbiota, especially its metabolic activity, can be achieved through dietary fibers with discrete chemical structures.
Deehan et al. 2020 Cell Host & Microbe 27: 389-404

Subtle changes in the structure of a dietary…