Which effect results when gut microbiome diversity leads to increased production of butyrate?

💡 Explanation

Increased butyrate production, a short-chain fatty acid metabolite, enhances intestinal barrier function because it provides energy to colonocytes, strengthening tight junctions. Therefore, option C is correct, rather than options A, B, or D, which describe outcomes not directly associated with butyrate's effects.

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