A high-fat diet can cause the intestinal lining to weaken, allowing live gut bacteria to travel directly to the brain in mice ...

New research suggests early stress may be linked with later gut issues like IBS and chronic constipation or diarrhea.

① Antioxidant pathway: Cysteine is imported into cells to synthesize GSH through the SLC7A11/SLC3A2 complex. GPX4 uses GSH as a substrate to reduce membrane phospholipid hydroperoxides to harmless ...

But you might notice it when you’re farting a lot more than usual, and it may make you wonder if something is going on with your health. While being gassy can be embarrassing, it’s actually a normal ...

An introduction to the amazing functions of the human body's digestive system. An introduction to the amazing functions of the human body's digestive system. Our continued survival as individuals and ...

The mouth starts the digestion process by breaking food down into a more easily digestible form. It does this through a combination of mechanical and chemical digestion. After people take food in ...

Do you find yourself often feeling heavy and lethargic, despite generally sleeping well? The secret to feeling light, energized, and healthy often starts in your gut. A smooth-running digestive system ...

Motility disorders are conditions that affect the movement of food and waste through the digestive tract. There are many types of motility disorder and they can impact any part of the digestive tract, ...

Medically reviewed by Aviv Joshua, MS, RDN Key Takeaways Ginger and peppermint are both helpful for digestion, but act on the digestive tract in different ways.Ginger reduces bloating, gas, vomiting, ...