The workings of the small intestine have long been a mystery, but now we are discovering the hidden roles this organ plays in appetite, metabolism and the microbiome – and how to look after it better ...

When it comes to the small intestine, you might believe you're familiar with its role; however, it's a dynamic hub that combines many functions far beyond digestion.

Better understanding of the development of intestinal diseases Date: November 1, 2022 Source: University of Bern Summary: Bacteria in the small intestine adapt dynamically to our nutritional state ...

An illustration of the inside of the small intestine. Image element from Canva The gut microbiome is an important ecosystem of microbes that lives in each one of us, and its strength affects our ...

Trouble pooping and passing gas With Crohn’s disease, they usually form on the lower part of the small intestine (ileum) and the valve between the small and large intestines (ileocecal valve).

image: The small intestine is composed of duodenum, jejunum and ileum (left). IgA deficiency causes distortion of the gut microbiota, especially in the ileum, and inflammatory cytokines are ...