Although total SCFA levels were not reported, there was a statistically significant increase in plasma isobutyrate and isovalerate levels (and a near-significant increase in plasma butyrate levels) following the omega-3 PUFA intervention, which mirrored findings in the inulin intervention group (Vijay et al., 2021 ).
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The effect of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids on short-chain fatty acid production and the gut microbiome in an <i>in vitro</i> colonic fermentation model.
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The increase in acetate and propionate levels in inulin-containing fermentations in the presence of omega-3 PUFAs did not reach statistical significance ( Table 4 ).