Digestive Health and Gut Physiology: Mechanisms of Digestion, Microbiome Functions, and Healthy Eating Strategies
Digestive health encompasses the coordinated function of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract—mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine—and its associated organs, including the liver, pancreas, and gallbladder. Its clinical relevance lies in maintaining efficient digestion, absorption of nutrients, barrier integrity against pathogens, and appropriate immune signaling. At the core of digestive health is the conversion of… Read More »