Email: bevinsc{at}ccf.org When viewed from the perspective of host defence, the mammalian digestive tract presents many challenges. At the outset food contains various micro-organisms that could ...

Dr. Soumekh gave a brief summary of the structure and function of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract: The esophagus is a long muscular tube with a top and bottom valve. Food moves from the mouth through ...

ki.seProfessor Eddie Weitzberg, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden; eddie.weitzberg{at}ki.se Throughout the human gastrointestinal tract a variety of ...

Gastrointestinal cancer refers to malignant conditions of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and other organs involved in digestion, including the oesophagus, stomach, biliary system, pancreas ...

The length of your entire digestive system from the mouth to the anus is approximately 30 feet long. Your digestive system is responsible for breaking down the foods you eat so that you can absorb ...

Discover 5 effective vagus nerve stimulation techniques that activate your body's natural relaxation response, reducing ...

Production of methane by methanogenic archaea, or methanogens, in the rumen of ruminants is a thermodynamic necessity for microbial conversion of feed to volatile fatty acids, which are essential ...

Probiotics support healthy body systems from your mouth to your gut, and help control harmful microorganisms like germs. At the right levels, probiotics aid digestion and improve nutrient absorption.

But have you ever stopped to ask yourself how fast this food is moving through your gut? The answer to this question is actually really important, as the speed that food moves through your digestive ...