In an animal model extending 21 days, researchers identified: Lower levels of beneficial gut bacteria that help break down dietary fibre Reduced short-chain fatty acids which protect the gut lining and help regulate inflammation Higher levels of blood inflammatory markers An increase in liver weight, which can reflect low-grade inflammation A smaller caecum the part of the intestine where gut bacteria break down fibre and produce protective compounds Reduced levels of a brain-derived protein associated with cognitive impairment
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