Gut microbiota significantly affects energy production and allocation in primates. Larger-brained primates, like humans, possess microbiomes that enhance energy use, vital for sustaining their high metabolic demands. Contrastingly, smaller-brained species tend to have microbiota that favors energy storage. Short-chain fatty acids, especially acetate and propionate, are produced by gut microbes and play an essential role in energy production and fat storage modulation, which is crucial for brain growth. Understanding these differences provides insight into the evolution of brain size and function across primate species, emphasizing the importance of supporting gut health for optimal brain function.
Gut microbes significantly influence energy production in primates, with larger-brained species benefiting from microbiota promoting energy use, contrasting with the energy storage seen in smaller-brained species.
Short-chain fatty acids produced by gut microbes play a crucial role in reducing fat storage and providing essential energy for brain growth, highlighting the gut's importance in primate evolution.
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