Eating fiber helps support blood sugar by slowing sugar absorption, feeding beneficial bacteria and supporting steady release ...

Eating too quickly can lead to overeating, weight gain, and nutrient deficiencies. It can also increase the risk of insulin ...

Don't use a gluten-free diet as a blanket fix without investigating the root cause. By focusing on healing the foundational ...

Prev Cardiol. 2003;6(1) © 2003 Le Jacq Communications, Inc. Cite this: The Intestinal Absorption of Biliary and Dietary Cholesterol as a Drug Target for Lowering the ...

The small intestine is responsible for absorbing our dietary nutrients, but it also plays a role in warding off toxic chemicals and life-threatening bacteria. Yale researchers now report on the ...

Dehydration poses a serious health risk. Oral rehydration therapy offers a vital solution. Oral rehydration solutions, a mix ...

The B12-IF complex is absorbed in the ileum, the last part of the small intestine. Any disruption in these steps can impair absorption. Stomach acid is important in the release of B12 from food.

When you have iron-deficiency anemia, low iron leads to a lack of red blood cells to carry oxygen to various parts of your body. Sometimes a gastrointestinal (GI) disorder causes this type of anemia.

Investigators have created specialized, tissue-like structures in the laboratory to model barrier tissues, such as the intestines, to identify new targets for treatment. Investigators at the Brigham ...