The intestinal epithelium is a highly dynamic barrier that regulates digestion, absorption, immune responses, and ...

Protein is essential for muscle growth, repair, and overall health, but many people wonder, “How much protein can you absorb in one meal?” As a trainer and nutritionist, I have found that there’s a ...

Insects serve as a significant protein source for over 2 billion people worldwide, and in some African regions, up to half of dietary protein comes from insects, illustrating the global diversity of ...

Women’s small intestines are longer than men’s, with this added length probably helping them to better absorb fat and other nutrients if needed for pregnancy and breastfeeding. “The small intestine is ...

This story is part of a series exploring human anatomy and physiology complexities. Each story in this collection showcases discoveries reshaping our understanding of the body's inner workings, ...

The US humorist Christopher Morley once described the human body as “an ingenious assembly of portable plumbing”. He wasn’t wrong: from our cardiovascular and lymphatic systems to our guts and urinary ...

The stomach is located in the upper part of the abdomen. The digestive organs in the abdomen work together to absorb nutrients and move food through the digestion process. They include the stomach, ...

SIBO is when bacteria that normally live in your colon start growing too much in your small intestine. Diagnosing SIBO is tricky. There’s no perfect test, and symptoms like bloating and gas can be ...