Research Progress on Biological Function of Short-Chain Fatty Acids
Short-chain fatty acids(SCFAs)refer to a class of saturated organic acids with the number of car-bon atoms in the carbon chain between 1 and 6.This article comprehensively expounds the sources of SCFAs,focuses on the research progress of the biological function of SCFAs,and summarizes the mechanism of action on energy supply,maintenance of intestinal and nervous system health,reduction of blood pressure and preven-tion of obesity,so as to provide a theoretical basis for the subsequent research and application of SCFAs in the field of nutrition.[Chinese Journal of Animal Nutrition,2024,36(6):3514-3524]