Digestive Health

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    Digestive health refers to the proper functioning of the mouth, esophagus, stomach, and small and large intestine to transport, break down, and absorb nutrients from food that we eat into the bloodstream to be used for energy.

    Digestive Health falls under the Gut Health category.

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    1. Fecal Bile Acids - Ditscheid B, Keller S, Jahreis GFaecal steroid excretion in humans is affected by calcium supplementation and shows gender-specific differencesEur J Nutr.(2009 Feb)
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    3. Fecal Weight - Marlett JA, Kajs TM, Fischer MHAn unfermented gel component of psyllium seed husk promotes laxation as a lubricant in humansAm J Clin Nutr.(2000 Sep)
    4. Fecal Weight - J Stevens, P J VanSoest, J B Robertson, D A LevitskyComparison of the effects of psyllium and wheat bran on gastrointestinal transit time and stool characteristicsJ Am Diet Assoc.(1988 Mar)
    5. Fecal Weight - Prynne CJ, Southgate DAThe effects of a supplement of dietary fibre on faecal excretion by human subjectsBr J Nutr.(1979 May)
    6. Fecal Weight - Geyer M, Manrique I, Degen L, Beglinger CEffect of yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) on colonic transit time in healthy volunteersDigestion.(2008)
    7. Intestinal Fatty Acid Binding Protein - Stephanie K Gaskell, Bonnie Taylor, Jane Muir, Ricardo J S CostaImpact of 24-h high and low fermentable oligo-, di-, monosaccharide, and polyol diets on markers of exercise-induced gastrointestinal syndrome in response to exertional heat stressAppl Physiol Nutr Metab.(2020 Jun)
    8. Inflammation - Andersen LP, Holck S, Kupcinskas L, Kiudelis G, Jonaitis L, Janciauskas D, Permin H, Wadström TGastric inflammatory markers and interleukins in patients with functional dyspepsia treated with astaxanthinFEMS Immunol Med Microbiol.(2007 Jul)
    9. Fecal Calprotectin - David L Suskind, Dale Lee, Young-Mo Kim, Ghassan Wahbeh, Namita Singh, Kimberly Braly, Mason Nuding, Carrie D Nicora, Samuel O Purvine, Mary S Lipton, Janet K Jansson, William C NelsonThe Specific Carbohydrate Diet and Diet Modification as Induction Therapy for Pediatric Crohn's Disease: A Randomized Diet Controlled TrialNutrients.(2020 Dec 6)
    10. Intestinal Permeability - K Mokkala, P Pussinen, N Houttu, E Koivuniemi, T Vahlberg, K LaitinenThe impact of probiotics and n-3 long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on intestinal permeability in pregnancy: a randomised clinical trialBenef Microbes.(2018 Feb 27)
    11. Intestinal Permeability - Leber B, Tripolt NJ, Blattl D, Eder M, Wascher TC, Pieber TR, Stauber R, Sourij H, Oettl K, Stadlbauer VThe influence of probiotic supplementation on gut permeability in patients with metabolic syndrome: an open label, randomized pilot studyEur J Clin Nutr.(2012 Oct)
    12. Intestinal Permeability - Playford RJ, MacDonald CE, Calnan DP, Floyd DN, Podas T, Johnson W, Wicks AC, Bashir O, Marchbank TCo-administration of the health food supplement, bovine colostrum, reduces the acute non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug-induced increase in intestinal permeabilityClin Sci (Lond).(2001 Jun)
    13. Lipid Absorption - del Campo R, Garriga M, Pérez-Aragón A, Guallarte P, Lamas A, Máiz L, Bayón C, Roy G, Cantón R, Zamora J, Baquero F, Suárez LImprovement of digestive health and reduction in proteobacterial populations in the gut microbiota of cystic fibrosis patients using a Lactobacillus reuteri probiotic preparation: a double blind prospective studyJ Cyst Fibros.(2014 Dec)
    14. Immunity - Mangalat N, Liu Y, Fatheree NY, Ferris MJ, Van Arsdall MR, Chen Z, Rahbar MH, Gleason WA, Norori J, Tran DQ, Rhoads JMSafety and tolerability of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 and effects on biomarkers in healthy adults: results from a randomized masked trialPLoS One.(2012)
    15. Constipation Signs and Symptoms - Indrio F, Di Mauro A, Riezzo G, Civardi E, Intini C, Corvaglia L, Ballardini E, Bisceglia M, Cinquetti M, Brazzoduro E, Del Vecchio A, Tafuri S, Francavilla RProphylactic use of a probiotic in the prevention of colic, regurgitation, and functional constipation: a randomized clinical trialJAMA Pediatr.(2014 Mar)
    16. Blood Flow - Kim van Wijck, Karolina A P Wijnands, Dennis M Meesters, Bas Boonen, Luc J C van Loon, Wim A Buurman, Cornelis H C Dejong, Kaatje Lenaerts, Martijn PoezeL-citrulline improves splanchnic perfusion and reduces gut injury during exerciseMed Sci Sports Exerc.(2014 Nov)
    17. Intestinal Motility - Savit Kositchaiwat, Weerapat Suwanthanmma, Ronnarat Suvikapakornkul, Vaewvadee Tiewthanom, Prisna Rerkpatanakit, Chaowalitr TinkornrusmeeComparative study of two bowel preparation regimens for colonoscopy: senna tablets vs sodium phosphate solutionWorld J Gastroenterol.(2006 Sep 14)
    18. Intestinal Motility - Rogers HJ, House FR, Morrison PJ, Bradbrook IDComparison of the effect of drugs upon some commonly used measures of bowel transit timeBr J Clin Pharmacol.(1978 Dec)
    19. Intestinal Motility - Sykes NPA volunteer model for the comparison of laxatives in opioid-related constipationJ Pain Symptom Manage.(1996 Jun)
    20. Intestinal Motility - Shimouchi A, Nose K, Takaoka M, Hayashi H, Kondo TEffect of dietary turmeric on breath hydrogenDig Dis Sci.(2009 Aug)
    21. Carbohydrate Absorption - Lochocka K, Bajerska J, Glapa A, Fidler-Witon E, Nowak JK, Szczapa T, Grebowiec P, Lisowska A, Walkowiak JGreen tea extract decreases starch digestion and absorption from a test meal in humans: a randomized, placebo-controlled crossover studySci Rep.(2015 Jul 30)
    22. Weight - Z Jenko Pražnikar, S Kenig, T Vardjan, M Černelič Bizjak, A PetelinEffects of kefir or milk supplementation on zonulin in overweight subjectsJ Dairy Sci.(2020 May)
    23. Weight - Boozer CN, Daly PA, Homel P, Solomon JL, Blanchard D, Nasser JA, Strauss R, Meredith THerbal ephedra/caffeine for weight loss: a 6-month randomized safety and efficacy trialInt J Obes Relat Metab Disord.(2002 May)
    24. Lower Esophageal Pressure - Lohsiriwat S, Rukkiat M, Chaikomin R, Leelakusolvong SEffect of ginger on lower esophageal sphincter pressureJ Med Assoc Thai.(2010 Mar)
    25. Gastric Emptying Rate - Wu KL, Rayner CK, Chuah SK, Changchien CS, Lu SN, Chiu YC, Chiu KW, Lee CMEffects of ginger on gastric emptying and motility in healthy humansEur J Gastroenterol Hepatol.(2008 May)
    26. Pain - Shavakhi A, Ardestani SK, Taki M, Goli M, Keshteli AHPremedication with peppermint oil capsules in colonoscopy: a double blind placebo-controlled randomized trial studyActa Gastroenterol Belg.(2012 Sep)