Our digestive system is a crucial component of our body that is involved in the breakdown of food and converts it into nutrients and energy. It is a long channel through which food passes, beginning ...

“What is the topic of your grant proposal?” I asked the person sitting next to me on a plane. Our conversation occurred nearly a decade ago, but I still remember it. She was a medical doctor working ...

You’ve spent good money on organic produce, grass-fed meats, and probiotic-rich foods. You’ve ditched the processed junk, maybe even gone gluten-free or tried the latest gut-healing diet. Yet somehow, ...

When it comes to digestion, chewing is only half the battle. As food travels from your mouth into your digestive system, it’s broken down by digestive enzymes that turn it into smaller nutrients that ...

Digestive enzymes are proteins in the body that help break food down. Some people with certain medical conditions might be unable to produce sufficient enzymes and require supplements. Digestive ...

They don’t call it the “second brain” for nothing. The gut microbiome, which consists of no less than 100 trillion bacteria, affects everything from skin health and sex drive to energy levels and ...

When it comes to intestines, it sure seems like two are better than one. I asked my friend Franck Carbonero why that is. He’s a microbiologist at Washington State University. He studies the bacteria ...

A healthy gut is essential for an infant's overall well-being, influencing digestion, immunity, and even mood. Since a baby’s ...