It is often given as a boost for the immune system, or as a treatment or to prevent diseases that weaken the bodys defense system
6.2 Potential pathophysiological mechanisms of gut microbiota and metabolite SCFAs in cytokine abnormalities SCFAs (such as acetate, propionate, and butyrate) activate receptors like FFAR2/3 and Gpr109a and inhibit histone deacetylase (HDAC), collectively suppressing the activation of the NF-B signaling pathway, thereby downregulating the expression of pro-inflammatory cytokines (202204)
Thus the rapid reimport hypothesis explains both sets of data
Kiewiet JJ, Leeuwenburgh MM, Bipat S, Bossuyt PM, Stoker J, Boermeester MA (2012) A systematic review and meta-analysis of diagnostic performance of imaging in acute cholecystitis
The basic science is intriguing, Frank says
A c-Src dominant-negative construct reduces EGF-induced c-Met phosphorylation compared with control, further confirming a c-Src requirement