Improve Digestive Health

Potato-resistant starch may also benefit digestive health. When resistant starch enters the big intestine, it feeds beneficial gut microorganisms. These bacteria break it down and convert it into short-chain fatty acids. Potato-resistant starch is largely metabolized into the short-chain fatty acid butyrate, which is the preferred food source for gut bacteria.

Butyrate has been demonstrated in studies to reduce colon inflammation, enhance colon defenses, and lower the risk of colorectal cancer. Furthermore, butyrate may benefit people suffering from inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and diverticulitis. Having said that, the majority of the information regarding butyrate comes from test-tube or animal research. Before providing suggestions, further human-centered research is required.