What Are Short-Chain Fatty Acids and Why Do They Matter for Endo?

If you’ve been considering eating for endo, or you have been, you may be thinking about or may have already, cut out dairy. But is it necessary to remove dairy entirely for people with endo? The answer is, it’s complicated and really depends on your body and of course, your personal values, because some people may choose to lower or omit their dairy intake for ethical or environmental reasons. So in this series, we’re going to explore all the factors to consider around dairy and endo - because there is a lot to discuss! Read more. Show notes Lactose https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28690131/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20132150/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26138365/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/9660426/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0958694618300608 https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Lactose-content-of-dairy-products_tbl1_268035497 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK534631/ A1 casein https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28916574/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24166511/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5593102/ Histamines https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10346277/ https://www.monashfodmap.com/blog/histamines-and-ibs/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26976734/ https://drbeckycampbell.com/courses/ Probiotic dairy https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cellular-and-infection-microbiology/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2024.1373004/full https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-fermented-foods https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8579104/ https://zoe.com/learn/best-probiotic-foods I am now taking applications for my final one to one coaching cohort of 2024 Apply here: https://www.theendobellycoach.com/coaching Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column Endometriosis News Column Newsletter Instagram Email me: [email protected] Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course One to one coaching info and application This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works Produced by Chris Robson

Recently I shared an episode on pycnogenol and the research behind its use for chronic UTIs and interstitial cystitis - and the evidence is pretty impressive. I mentioned in the show that pycnogenol is one of my favourite supplements for us endo peeps, and I thought I should elaborate on some of the key benefits, for those of you who are curious. Read more. I am now taking applications for my final one to one coaching cohort of 2024 Apply here: https://www.theendobellycoach.com/coaching Show Notes Endo research https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17879831/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4512562/ https://ri.conicet.gov.ar/bitstream/handle/11336/130924/CONICET_Digital_Nro.f5b315e1-bd81-4dcb-83f0-4e4a751927ce_A.pdf?sequence=2&isAllowed=y https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9059/11/3/978 Mentstrual pain https://www.pycnogenol.com/fileadmin/pdf/Application_brochures/pycno_menstrual_discomfort_16012016_WEB.pdf https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6790261 Histamine intolerance https://www.pycnogenol.com/fileadmin/pdf/Application_brochures/pycno_respiratory_health_18012016_WEB.pdf https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22332753/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31998139/ https://www.emjreviews.com/reproductive-health/article/targeting-mast-cells-as-a-viable-therapeutic-option-in-endometriosis/ Histamine Intolerance 101 Dr. Becky Campbell https://www.thisendolife.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/strategies-for-lowering-histamine-reducing-allergies-endometriosis https://www.thisendolife.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/association-between-endometriosis-allergies Endometriosis, SIBO, Interstitial Cystitis and Allergies: The Histamine Connection Dysautonomia https://www.pycnogenol.com/fileadmin/pdf/Application_brochures/pycno_healthy_veins_18012016_WEB.pdf https://www.pycnogenol.com/applications/circulatory-heart/ https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/pots-dysautonomia-with-endo https://drive.google.com/file/d/18q4ZAbC7Ism7OcJu39vw_GwPnl-0_5Lz/view https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-and-dysautonomia https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-and-ehlers-danlos-syndrome https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-ic-sibo https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/jessica-drummond-endometriosis-mcas-hypermobility-dysautonomia Perimenopause https://www.pycnogenol.com/fileadmin/pdf/Application_brochures/Pycnogenol_Menopause_EN_211.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK507826/ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2788287 Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column Endometriosis News Column Newsletter Instagram Email me: [email protected] Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course One to one coaching info and application This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works Produced by Chris Robson

Now of course, this is a huge topic and there are so many different probiotics out there, which can often just get confusing and overwhelming, so with this podcast my intention is for it to be succinct and easy to digest, with a smaller array of probiotics to start exploring on your initial steps to gut healing.  Read more. Show Notes SIBO The SIBO, Endometriosis and Interstitial Cystitis Connection wth Dr. Allison Siebecker How To Treat SIBO with Dr Allison Siebecker Understanding The Endometriosis Belly, Part 3: SIBO Symptoms How Do You Know When to Test for SIBO? How to Test for SIBO at Home Histamine intolerance Histamine Intolerance 101 Dr. Becky Campbell https://www.thisendolife.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/strategies-for-lowering-histamine-reducing-allergies-endometriosis https://www.thisendolife.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/association-between-endometriosis-allergies Endometriosis, SIBO, Interstitial Cystitis and Allergies: The Histamine Connection  L.Plantarum 299v research https://meridian.allenpress.com/jfp/article-abstract/80/10/1682/199965/Degradation-of-Histamine-by-Lactobacillus?redirectedFrom=fulltext https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21381407/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3316997/  L.Plantarum 299v brands Jarrow Ideal Bowel Support 299V, at one caps twice a day (Dr. Jacobi) Metagenics Ultra Flora Intensive Care, at one caps twice a day (Dr. Jacobi) Leaky Gut https://www.thisendolife.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/endometriosis-leaky-gut https://www.thisendolife.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/-the-endometriosis-belly https://www.thisendolife.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/understanding-the-endometriosis-belly-part-2 https://www.thisendolife.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/root-causes-of-bloating-endometriosis LPS https://www.thisendolife.com/this-endolife-podcast-episodes/endometriosis-leaky-gut https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4519769/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2327198/ https://www.cell.com/cell-host-microbe/pdf/S1931-3128(16)30161-5.pdf S.Boulardi research https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6375115/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26316791/ https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/immunoglobulin-a-deficiency https://www.optibacprobiotics.com/professionals/latest-research/gut-health/probiotics-best-for-candida S.Boulardi brands and doses Klaire Labs Saccharomyces boulardi, at two caps taken twice a day (Dr. Jacobi) Invivo Bio.Me S. boulardii, at two caps daily Bioceuticals SB Floractiv, at two caps taken twice a day (Dr. Jacobi) L.rhamnosus GG research https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18813028/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21390145/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30040527/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4239510/ L.rhamnosus GG brands and doses Nutrigold L. Rhamnosus GG, label dose (caution: contains brown rice flour) Metagenics, Ultra Flora LGG® 60, at one cap twice a day (Dr. Jacobi) CAUTION: If looking for your own brands to buy, avoid probiotics containing probiotics, as these may worsen SIBO symptoms. For a list of ingredients to be mindful of when choosing probiotics, see Dr Allison Siebecker’s handout here. Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column Endometriosis News Column Newsletter Instagram Email me: [email protected] Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course One to one coaching info and application This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works

Recently I’ve talked a lot about the gut microbiome and endo, but today, I want to do a very short episode on the bladder microbiome, but specifically, a supplement or plant extract that could help us. For those of you who deal with bladder pain or recurrent UTIs, I’m hoping this episode is helpful. Interstitial cystitis has been dubbed as the ‘evil twin’ of endometriosis by researchers, and is characterised by bladder pain, increased frequency, pressure, and trouble emptying the bladder to name a few of the key symptoms. Interstitial cystitis doesn’t have just one cause; often there are multiple layers ranging from pelvic floor dysfunction, histamine issues, nerve hypersensitivity, chronic embedded UTIs, inflammation and more. Read more. Show notes I am now taking applications for my final one to one coaching cohort of 2024 Apply here: https://www.theendobellycoach.com/coaching IC endo research and podcasts https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC3043443/ https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endo-ic-sibo https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/chronic-uni-treatment-semaine https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/root-causes-of-bladder-pain-with-endometriosis https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/nutrition-bladder-pain-brianne-thornton https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/diet-and-natural-treatment-options-for-interstitial-cystitis-and-bladder-pain https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/how-your-nervous-system-affects-interstitial-cystitis-and-endo-pain https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/equal-treatment-for-black-endometriosis-patients-and-plevic-floor-physiotherapy https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/supplements-for-interstitial-cystitis https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/new-ic-subtypes https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-sibo-ic-and-allergies-the-histamine-connection IC, biofilms, chronic UTIs, microbiome alterations https://liveutifree.com/interstitial-cystitis-treatment/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9865985/ https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9962481/ Bladder test https://regeneruslabs.com/products/microgendx-mens-uti Aloe vera https://www.pelvicsanity.com/2017/06/01/the-best-supplements-for-interstitial-cystitis Pycnogenol research https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8249140/#tab2 https://www.pycnogenol.com/applications/menstrual-discomfort https://www.pycnogenol.com/applications/respiratory-health https://www.pycnogenol.com/applications/circulatory-heart https://www.pycnogenol.com/applications/venous-disorders Brands https://www.lifeextension.com/vitamins-supplements/item01637/pycnogenol https://www.nowfoods.com/products/supplements/pycnogenol-100-mg-veg-capsules https://pure-encapsulations-pro.co.uk/product/pycnogenol-100-mg/ Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column Endometriosis News Column Newsletter Instagram Email me: [email protected] Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course One to one coaching info and application This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works Produced by Chris Robson

Sourdough bread has been popular in the mainstream for a good number of years now, but I feel like there’s a big focus on it and its benefits in the wellness industry at present. And I think for people with endo, when new health trends come round, it can be confusing, because foods we thought might bother us with endo, are being promoted to the masses as good for our health, so the question is - where does sourdough fit in with endo? So, let’s first look at what sourdough is. Sourdough is a type of dough typically used for bread and pizza, which is fermented using yeasts and bacteria that occur naturally in the air and surroundings. It also has a longer fermentation time than your average yeasted dough. And to be clear, when I talk about fermentation, this is the process of bacteria and yeasts eating a food, in this case, starches in the flour, and chemically changing the dough due to the lactic acid, alcohol and carbon dioxide they produce in the fermentation process, which creates the sour flavour in sourdough and helps it to rise. Read more and show notes. I am now taking applications for my final one to one coaching cohort of 2024 Apply here: https://www.theendobellycoach.com/coaching Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column Endometriosis News Column Newsletter Instagram Email me: [email protected] Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course One to one coaching info and application This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works Produced by Chris Robson

If you want to learn more about SCFAs, I’ve linked to some episodes in the show notes. But now let’s look at probiotic foods and how they can raise SCFA. Probiotic foods are cultured and fermented foods which have live beneficial bacteria in them. When we eat these foods, we ingest this bacteria, which then become part of our gut microbiome and improve our levels of beneficial bacteria. Many of these beneficial bacterial strains directly increase SCFA levels, but some of them indirectly support SCFA production by creating an environment that helps other SCFA producing bacteria to thrive, or by feeding specific bacteria that in turn, produce SCFAs. This is known as cross-feeding. So, which probiotic foods might be helpful for us in particular? Read more. Show notes SCFA resources https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-short-chain-fatty-acids https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-butyrate https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-propionate-acetate https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/endometriosis-ibs-psyllium-husk https://www.theendobellycoach.com/podcast/phgg-endo-belly-sibo-ibs Probiotic research https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10180739/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/5647158_Short_chain_fatty_acids_and_colonic_health https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S175646461630175 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0717345820300282 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/272339114_Enhancement_of_Short_Chain_Fatty_Acid_Production_from_Millet_Fibres_by_Pure_Cultures_of_Probiotic_Fermentation https://apjcn.nhri.org.tw/server/apjcn/5/1/15.pdf https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0047212 https://aspenjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0115426506021004351 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7230973/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11034488/ https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/8/2890 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0002916523065000 Fermented food examples https://zoe.com/learn/top-fermented-foods Inflammation and fermented foods study https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(21)00754-6 Mast cells and endo https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9396281/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0015028206014373 https://www.emjreviews.com/reproductive-health/article/targeting-mast-cells-as-a-viable-therapeutic-option-in-endometriosis/ Soy https://www.larabriden.com/how-soy-affects-hormones/ Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column Endometriosis News Column Newsletter Instagram Email me: [email protected] Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course One to one coaching info and application This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works Produced by Chris Robson

Today I want to talk about another short chain fatty acid booster, which also supports long term gut healing and symptom relief, and that’s partially hydrolysed guar gum. PHGG is a soluble fibre derived from the guar bean plant, it is not exactly the same as the food ingredient guar gum. PHGG is broken down by enzymes from guar gum, and dissolves in water. In contrast, guar gum is a thickening agent and too much guar gum in certain foods can cause gut problems, whereas PHGG is recognised as being a supportive, prebiotic fibre and supplement for gut health. Read more. Show notes PHGG and butyrate https://www.mdpi.com/2673-8007/4/2/49 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814623016242 Bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, IBS and dosing https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25843197/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0899900702010328 https://www.monashfodmap.com/blog/fibre-supplements-ibs/ https://figshare.utas.edu.au/articles/conference_contribution/Does_Partially_Hydrolysed_Guar_Gum_HAVE_a_Role_to_Play_in_the_Treatment_of_Irritable_Bowel_Syndrome_A_Systematic_Review/23148182 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0899900705003138 Microbiome, PHGG and SCFA https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/5/1257 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0308814623016242 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25519526/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4744437/ https://www.elsevier.es/en-revista-annals-hepatology-16-articulo-notable-intestinal-dysbiosis-orchestrated-by-S1665268122001545 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0008621519301302 Endo and microbiome alterations https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/microbiology/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1363455/full https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/endocrinology/articles/10.3389/fendo.2023.1110824/full https://atm.amegroups.org/article/view/54025/html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9729346/ https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/16/12/1696 https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00404-024-07631-x SIBO https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20937045/ Microbiome tests https://smartnutrition.co.uk/shop/comprehensive-stool-test-gi-map-pathogen-plus-uk-and-europe-igimap/ https://invivohealthcare.com/products/testing/vaginal-ecologix/ (My favourite for UK) https://regeneruslabs.com/products/womens-complete https://www.juno.bio (USA based fav) Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column Endometriosis News Column Newsletter Instagram Email me: [email protected] Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course One to one coaching info and application This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works Produced by Chris Robson

Last week we talked about certain fruits, vegetables, beans and lentils that can boost the short chain fatty acids called propionate and acetate. Alongside butyrate, which you can increase with resistant starch rich foods such as cold oats, green bananas and cooked and cooled potatoes and rice, these guys help to lower inflammation, heal gut issues and may even protect against endo progression. To learn more about the benefits of short chain fatty acids for endo, listen to episodes 312, 311 and 310. Today, I wanted to give you another option if you feel like a lot of the foods I listed last week just aren’t doable for you because of your bloating and IBS symptoms, or if you eat a lot of these foods already, but still suffer with gut problems and endo problems, and would like to take some extra steps to further boost these beneficial short chain fatty acids. Today, we’re talking about psyllium husk, and the benefits of this bad boy are many. Read more. Show notes Blood sugar https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26561625/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11155034/ Constipation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30219432/ SCFA production https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6358997/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3735932/ Dosing https://www.jandonline.org/article/S2212-2672(17)30225-3/fulltext Fibre types and psyllium husk https://www.monashfodmap.com/blog/fibre-supplements-ibs/ https://www.monashfodmap.com/blog/research-update-dietary-fibre-era-microbiome-science/ https://www.monashfodmap.com/blog/research-update-dietary-fibres-ibs/ Endo and Short Chain Fatty Acids https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cellular-and-infection-microbiology/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2024.1373004/full Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column Endometriosis News Column Newsletter Instagram Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course One to one coaching info and application This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works Produced by Chris Robson

Last week we talked about the most beneficial short chain fatty acid for endo - butyrate. Short chain fatty acids are types of healthy fats that are produced by good gut bacteria when we eat fibre. They eat the fibre, and the process of this, known as fermentation, produces short chain fatty acids. To get the low down on endo and short chain fatty acids overall, head to episode ep.310 and to learn about butyrate specifically, go to last week’s episode 311. Today, we’re talking about the two other main short chain fatty acids; propionate and acetate. Read more. Show notes SCFAs References: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/short-chain-fatty-acids-101#TOC_TITLE_HDR_3 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11208329/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8500332/ https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cellular-and-infection-microbiology/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2024.1373004/full https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9962481/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8198999/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3735932/ https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/short-chain-fatty-acids-101#TOC_TITLE_HDR_3 https://insight.microba.com/meet-propionate-a-short-chain-fatty-acid/#:~:text=If a patient's Insight™,proportion of propionate production2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22731123/ https://www.healthline.com/health/beta-glucan-heart-healthy#should-you-supplement-with-it https://www.verywellhealth.com/short-chain-fatty-acids-5219806 https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/oligosaccharides#foods https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772753X23000126 https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/21/8/2890 https://ift.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/1541-4337.12565 https://www.metabolismjournal.com/article/S0026-0495(18)30151-3/abstract Endo and inflammatory markers https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7956504 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5859972/ Bacteria and endo https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10805679/ https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanmic/article/PIIS2666-5247(23)00221-5/fulltext https://www.healthline.com/health-news/endometriosis-may-be-caused-by-this-bacteria Endometriosis and blood sugar https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37673102/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7918300/ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/202670 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20497781/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19088375/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20537326/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7333061/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18508964/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12379575/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493173/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9783643/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC308109920 https://www.wildnutrition.com/blogs/our-blog/endometriosis-part-2-the-link-between-sugar-and-the-immune-system https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11511861/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2010896/ https://endometriosis.net/living/diet-sugar https://endometriosis.net/living/how-to-balance-your-blood-sugar-levels-to-reduce-endo-symptoms LPS https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4519769/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5902457/ Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column Endometriosis News Column Newsletter Instagram Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course One to one coaching info and application This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works Produced by Chris Robson

Last week I talked about short chain fatty acids and their benefits for endo, and why people with endo need to focus on these to help manage the disease. Today, I want to talk about how to boost one of these types of short chain fatty acids, called butyrate. Read more. Show notes SCFAs/Butyrate https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cellular-and-infection-microbiology/articles/10.3389 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10233627/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-30114-4#:~:text=Probiotic treatment also significantly enhanced,SCFAs in the gut48. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/short-chain-fatty-acids-101#TOC_TITLE_HDR_9 https://biosignaling.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12964-023-01219-9 https://zoe.com/learn/what-are-short-chain-fatty-acids https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9577580/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10305054/ https://www.healthline.com/health/butyric-acid#bottom-line Endo and inflammatory markers https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7956504 https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5859972/ Bacteria and endo https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10805679/ https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanmic/article/PIIS2666-5247(23)00221-5/fulltext https://www.healthline.com/health-news/endometriosis-may-be-caused-by-this-bacteria Endometriosis and blood sugar https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37673102/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/7918300/ https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/202670 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20497781/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19088375/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20537326/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7333061/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18508964/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12379575/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK493173/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9783643/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC308109920 https://www.wildnutrition.com/blogs/our-blog/endometriosis-part-2-the-link-between-sugar-and-the-immune-system https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11511861/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/2010896/ https://endometriosis.net/living/diet-sugar https://endometriosis.net/living/how-to-balance-your-blood-sugar-levels-to-reduce-endo-symptoms LPS https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4519769/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5902457/ Resistant starch https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Classification-of-types-of-resistant-starch-RS-food-sources-and-factors-affecting_tbl1_330644723 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464622001645 https://monashfodmap.com/blog/dietary-fibre-series-resistant-starch/ https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/j.1464-5491.2010.02923.x https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/8092089/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16155268/ https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/9-foods-high-in-resistant-starch https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464622001645 https://www.csiro.au/en/research/health-medical/nutrition/resistant-starch Rice safety https://www.food.gov.uk/safety-hygiene/home-food-fact-checker Processed food https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6835660/ https://zoe.com/learn/what-is-ultra-processed-food https://zoe.com/post/processed-food-gut-health Free resources: This podcast!  Endometriosis Net Column Endometriosis News Column Newsletter Instagram Ways to work with me: This EndoLife, It Starts with Breakfast digital cookbook Masterclasses in endo nutrition, surgery prep and recovery and pain relief Live and Thrive with Endo: The Foundations DIY course One to one coaching info and application This episode is sponsored by BeYou Cramp Relief Patches. Soothe period cramps the natural way with these 100% natural and discreet menthol and eucalyptus oil stick on patches. Click here to find out more and to shop: https://beyouonline.co.uk/pages/how-it-works Produced by Chris Robson