The modern diet often falls short of providing the nutrients needed for optimal digestive health, leaving millions struggling with uncomfortable symptoms and compromised gut function. Two categories ...

CHICAGO — The human digestive system breaks down foods and liquids into macro and micro nutrients, which are then absorbed by the bloodstream and transported throughout the body to keep it functioning ...

Prebiotics are fibers that aren’t digestible by your body but can help good bacteria grow in your gut. Since your body doesn’t digest these plant fibers, they travel to your lower digestive tract to ...

Let’s be honest—most of us aren’t getting nearly enough fiber. I sure wasn’t until I started paying attention to what I was actually eating every day. Currently, dietary fiber intakes among adults in ...

As people grow older, their bodies begin to change in subtle and sometimes frustrating ways. One of those changes, though rarely talked about, is a rising risk of chronic constipation. The problem can ...

A study conducted at the Technion—Israel Institute of Technology Faculty of Biotechnology and Food Engineering has revealed significant differences between male and female digestive systems: the ...

Digestive bitters are herbs that taste bitter. They’re often used in traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda medicine. It quickly became popular and was sold for all kinds of health problems like ...

Your personal food-processing plant is like a symphony orchestra: When all the parts perform well, the result is beautiful music that simply flows. Should one or two musicians space out or be unable ...

Whether you’re planning for a swim, run or even a walk after a meal, the first thought that comes to mind might be how soon can I go Any factor disrupting your digestive process can lead to ...

Robert Burakoff, MD, MPH, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who serves as vice chair of Ambulatory Services at Lower Manhattan Hospital and professor of medicine at the Weill Cornell Medical ...