Action where gut peptides influence nearby target cells’ function by binding on their receptors. For instance, short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) nourish intestinal cells and strengthen intestinal barrier integrity.
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The Center for Nutritional Psychology. (2024). Local action. In Encyclopedia of Nutritional Psychology. The Center for Nutritional Psychology.
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