Concentrations and flow rates of total short chain fatty acids (SCFA) and butyrate in distal colon
| Control diet (n=5) | RS diet (n=4) | NSP diet (n=4) | RS+NSP diet (n=1)3-150 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concentration (mM) | ||||
| Total SCFA | 95 (9) | 111 (6) | 116 (31) | 146 |
| Butyrate | 13.2 (1.2) | 14.4 (1.0) | 12.4 (2.8) | 18.5 |
| Flow rate (mmol/day) | ||||
| Total SCFA | 50 (6) | 65 (5) | 102 (19) | 140 |
| Butyrate | 6.8 (0.8) | 8.5 (0.6) | 11.0 (1.7) | 17.7 |
Results expressed as mean (SEM). No significant differences across groups were observed.
↵3-150 Average of triplicate analysis of one sample only (other samples lost due to technical error).
RS, resistant starch; NSP, non-starch polysaccharide.