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Old January 26th, 2014, 05:11 AM posted to alt.support.diet.low-carb
Robert Miles[_3_]
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Default Anyone Sell Short Chained Fatty Acids?

On Saturday, January 25, 2014 5:02:42 PM UTC-6, W wrote:
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Which short chain fatty acids?

Acetic acid (sold as vinegar)?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acetic_acid

Formic acid (stings enough few people want any)?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Formic_acid

Propanoic acid (sometimes used as a preservative in food)?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Propanoic_acid

Butyric acid (found naturally in milk)?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Butyric_acid

And so as the chains extend. The bacteria in your large intestine tend to produce these.