Why Obese People Have Lower Gut Protectors and What It Means
Scientists discovered that people with obesity and type 2 diabetes have lower levels of a special protein called REG3α that protects the intestines. This …
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New Technology Helps Scientists Understand How Your Gut Absorbs Food
Scientists have created a new laboratory tool that better mimics how your real gut works when absorbing nutrients from food. Instead of using old-fashioned …
Read MoreToo Much Protein May Harm Your Gut Differently for Men and Women
Researchers studied how eating too much protein affects the gut health of males and females differently. They fed young pigs either a high-protein diet or a …
Read MoreHow a Special Protein Carrier Keeps Piglet Guts Healthy
Scientists have discovered that a special protein called ASCT2 acts like a delivery truck for an important nutrient called glutamine in piglets' intestines. …
Read MorePlant Extract Helps Chicken Guts Fight Inflammation Better
Researchers tested whether catechu powder, a natural plant extract, could help protect chicken intestines from harmful bacterial toxins. They fed some chickens …
Read MoreLab Cells That Make Mucus Could Help Us Understand Digestion
Scientists discovered that a special type of lab cell called IPEC-J2 can produce mucus when grown in the right conditions. Mucus in your small intestine is …
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