Serotonin (5-HT) has been recognized for decades as an important signalling molecule in the gut, but it is still revealing its secrets. Novel gastrointestinal functions of 5-HT continue to be ...
Enteroendocrine cells punch above their weight. Comprising just about 1 percent of intestinal cells, they produce, as a group, around 15 different hormones. These not only regulate intestinal function ...
ROCKVILLE, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A newly released study published in the Journal of Immunity, Inflammation and Disease and conducted by the Sapienza University of Rome, Italy, found a multi-strain, ...
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What Causes Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?
Medically reviewed by Robert Burakoff, MD IBS is mainly believed to be caused by a disconnection between how your gut and brain communicate. Having stress and childhood trauma can increase your risk ...
New research has resulted in an immediate change in the way physicians treat their patients -- giving them chewing gum to speed recovery following stomach-related surgery. Chewing the gum is thought ...
A new study reveals that polyphenols, found in plant-based foods, activate bitter taste receptors in the gut, promoting hormone secretion that regulates blood sugar and appetite. These findings ...
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