A single layer of intestinal epithelial cells (IECs) provides a physical barrier that separates trillions of commensal bacteria in the intestinal lumen from the underlying lamina propria and deeper ...

As protein-rich diets become increasingly popular, a new study suggests that categorizing dietary proteins as either animal- ...

As protein-rich diets become increasingly popular, a new study suggests that categorizing dietary proteins as either animal- ...

Protein-packed diets are more popular than ever, but new research suggests that not all proteins are digested the same ...

VENICE, Fla., June 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Maintaining an optimal balance of healthy bacteria in the small and large intestine is imperative for digestive function and comfort. However, imbalances ...

Medically reviewed by Jay N. Yepuri, MD Villi are tiny projections in the small intestine that help absorb nutrients and aid digestion.Damage to your villi can lead to malabsorption and health issues ...

End ileostomy is when a surgeon removes the colon and creates a stoma in the abdomen for the end of the small intestine and waste to pass through. A person may need an end ileostomy if their large ...

DURING its absorption by the small intestine a substance leaves the bowel lumen, traverses the epithelial lining, passes through the connective-tissue stroma of the lamina propria and enters terminal ...

A new study suggests that categorizing dietary proteins as either animal- or plant-based fails to effectively capture the source-specific differences in their composition, digestive efficiency and acc ...