After you eat, you probably don’t give your food another thought. But the story of what happens to your food after you swallow it is quite fascinating. The story of digestion actually begins in the ...

Digestive enzymes are found in the digestive system, including the mouth, stomach, and small intestine. They help you break down food and absorb nutrients. Sometimes, the body cannot make enough ...

The digestive system is the series of tubelike organs that convert our meals into body fuel. There are about 30 feet (9 meters) of these convoluted pipeworks, starting with the mouth and ending ...

Medically reviewed by Kumkum S. Patel, MD Intestinal villi (singular: villus)are tiny, finger-like projections that line the ...

If you feel bloated or tired after eating, your food combinations could be to blame. Discover how your meals affects digestion and energy.

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