Together, these findings suggest that ferulic acid can act as a natural regulator of intestinal motility. By reducing excessive smooth muscle activity, the compound could potentially help calm ...

Now scientists in Japan believe they may have discovered an important reason why some constipation treatments do not work.

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In experiments with mice, researchers found a yeast was linked to irritable bowel disease-like symptoms when left unchecked by the immune system. Reading time 3 minutes It isn’t just the bacteria in ...

Researchers discovered that clearing out certain digestive bacteria with antibiotics helps calm the immune system. This temporary microbial shift protected mice from severe brain swelling and cellular ...

Genetic differences in the immune system shape the collections of bacteria that colonize the digestive system, according to new research by scientists at the University of Chicago. In carefully ...

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 ...

The Cleveland Digestive Diseases Research Core Center (DDRCC), supported by NIH/NIDDK P30DK097948, the Case Western Reserve School of Medicine and the Cleveland Clinic Foundation announces a program ...

Chemical digestion occurs when the body uses enzymes to break down certain molecules, such as carbohydrates. This process allows the bloodstream to absorb smaller molecules to transport around the ...