Plant Compounds That May Help Control Blood Sugar and Cholesterol
Researchers reviewed studies on natural plant substances that might help your body handle sugar and fat better after eating. These plant compounds, called …
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How Caterpillars Change Their Stomachs Based on What They Eat
Scientists studied how the diamondback moth caterpillar—a pest that damages crops worldwide—changes its digestive system depending on what plant it eats. Using …
Read MoreNew CF Drug Helps Young Kids' Pancreases Work Better
Researchers studied a new medicine called elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor (ETI) in young children with cystic fibrosis (CF) to see if it could help their …
Read MoreHow Baby Fish Learn to Digest Carbs: A Growth Study
Scientists studied how young striped murrel fish (a popular food fish in India) develop the ability to digest carbohydrates as they grow. By tracking special …
Read MoreA Pancreas Helper Pill May Improve Blood Sugar Control in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers studied whether a digestive enzyme supplement called pancreatin could help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar better. They …
Read MoreNatural Bee Product Helps Fish Grow Better and Healthier
Scientists tested whether propolis, a natural sticky substance made by bees, could help young tilapia fish grow faster and stronger. They fed different groups …
Read MoreHow Wheat Bran Changes Horse Gut Health
Scientists studied how a special part of wheat bran called aleurone affects the digestive system of horses. They tested different feeds in a lab setting that …
Read MoreWasabi May Help Your Body Digest Corn Starch Better
Researchers discovered that wasabi extract, a spicy Japanese condiment, might help your digestive system break down corn starch more easily. Scientists tested …
Read MoreDigestive Enzymes Help Pigs Absorb More Nutrients From Their Food
Scientists studied how adding digestive enzymes to pig feed affects how well pigs can break down and absorb nutrients from their food. They fed 24 young pigs …
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