High Fiber Diet

Short Chain Fatty Acids (SCFA)

Some rather remarkable research findings have shown that one of the benefits of ingesting a lot of soluble fiber, in particular the prebiotic ones, results in larger amounts of SCFAs in the colon.  These SCFAs are made by the good bacteria in the colon such as Bifidobacter and Lactobacillus.  These small molecules have been shown to do the following:

• Enhance the health and integrity of the colon wall
• Provide nourishment for the cells that actually line the colon
• Increases the acidity of the colon which is a very real health benefit
• Stabilize blood sugar for diabetics
• Reduce blood cholesterol and triglyceride
• Significantly enhance immunity
• May be a benefit for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis patients

Reference:  Wikipedia.