The gallbladder acts as a storage sac for bile, a digestive fluid made by the liver. When a person eats, especially fatty foods, the gallbladder squeezes to release bile into the small intestine. This ...

Ayurveda doesn’t count calories; it strengthens digestion. It focuses on Agni, the body’s digestive fire. When strong, it ...

This film explores the complex process of human digestion, detailing how food is broken down into molecules by the digestive system. It follows the journey of food from the mouth, where it is chewed ...

A researcher at Midwestern University led a new study showing that Western diets, high in fat and simple sugar, promote the growth of bacteria in the small intestine that increase fat digestion and ...

Institute of Food Research scientists have discovered an unexpected synergy that helps break down fat. The discovery provides a focus to find ways to slow down fat digestion, and ultimately to create ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is characterized by a deficiency of exocrine pancreatic enzymes, resulting in deficits in digestion of all macronutrients, with deficiencies in digestion of ...

You reach for the low-fat yogurt, congratulating yourself on making the healthier choice. The fat-free salad dressing seems like another win for your waistline. That box of reduced-fat crackers ...

Winter brings cosy blankets and comforting foods, but it can also come with an unwelcome side effect - slow digestion. Feelings of heaviness, bloating, and sluggishness during the colder months are ...

These herbs may help support weight loss when combined with a nutritious diet and regular physical activity. They are also common in Nigerian kitchens. Honestly, no magic herb melts fat overnight, but ...