SCFA’s (Short-Chain Fatty Acids) like butyrate, propionate and acetate help to improve the microbiota by creating a hostile environment to the harmful microbes and prevents their overgrowth. Butyrate in particular has other health benefits associated with the cells that line the colon, strengthening the colonic defence barrier.  A review of specific examples of feeding MSP[RS] Resistant Starch sourced from potatoes can be found in the article linked below…

Click Here to Read the Full Article: Application of resistant starch in swine and poultry diets with particular reference to gut health and function

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