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 ...

When it comes to digestion, several myths have proliferated over the years. One says the body can't digest chewing gum, another that beans cause more gas and bloating than other foods, and perhaps the ...

The fortunate news is that improving how your body handles food doesn’t have to be extreme. Measured progress often comes down to small, repeatable habits rather than dramatic detoxes. We asked ...

How do humans digest food? It’s a complicated question, with no easy answer. But in a food engineering lab at UC Davis, a mechanical digestive system is churning out information that may help solve ...

When it comes to digestion, chewing is only half the battle. As food travels from your mouth into your digestive system, it’s broken down by digestive enzymes that turn it into smaller nutrients that ...

Drinking water right after meals may disrupt digestion; waiting about an hour can better support nutrient absorption and comfort.

You know you need fiber—but gastro MDs and nutritionists listed a few more gut-health best practices we're adopting ...

Chemical digestion occurs when the body uses enzymes to break down certain molecules, such as carbohydrates. This process allows the bloodstream to absorb smaller molecules to transport around the ...

Constant snacking is convenient, but it is silently sabotaging your digestive health. Frequent eating confuses hunger signals, challenges digestion and drains energy. Find out why grazing is harmful — ...

Krissy Brady is a health and wellness writer. Her writing has appeared in magazines like Cosmopolitan, Women’s Health and WW, as well as on websites like EatingWell, HuffPost and SELF. She’s also a ...

Digestive enzymes are often used to support healthy digestion and increase nutrient absorption. Studies show that they may benefit conditions like lactose intolerance and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS ...