Research
Mixed
Specific gut microbiota species and their metabolites (SCFAs, bile acids) actively maintain intestinal barrier integrity and exert anti-inflammatory effects.
Consuming a diet rich in diverse fibers supports the growth of beneficial bacteria that produce SCFAs and strengthen the gut barrier. This is a key strategy for reducing systemic inflammation and supporting metabolic health.
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Microbiota species related to increased short-chain fatty acids (SCFA) production are considered having anti-inflammatory properties: Lachnospira, Lactobacillus, Akkermansia, Bifidobacterium, Roseburia, Ruminococcus, Faecalibacterium, Clostridium, and Dorea.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple studies cited in the review, including animal models and in vitro data.
Source
Gut microbiota, intestinal permeability, and systemic inflammation: a narrative review
Federica Di Vincenzo et al. · Internal and Emergency Medicine · 2023
DOI 10.1007/s11739-023-03374-w
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Read the paper DOI resolved against Crossref · corpus check 2026-06-10
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