A nutrition expert breaks down how long it takes to digest food—and shares tips on keeping your digestive system healthy.

When it comes to digestion, several myths have proliferated over the years. One says the body can't digest chewing gum, another that beans cause more gas and bloating than other foods, and perhaps the ...

Meeting protein needs doesn’t have to come at the cost of digestive comfort. Here are 10 easy-to-digest, gut-friendly protein ...

New research reveals that a vitamin found in common foods may influence how often people go to the bathroom, according to a study of over 268,000 people.

Effects of gut microbes on nutrient absorption and energy regulation (Krajmalnik-Brown R, Ilhan ZE, Kang DW, DiBaise JK. Effects of gut microbes on nutrient absorption and energy regulation. Nutr Clin ...

Digesting spicy, dairy, and processed foods may be more difficult with age. Eating fiber-rich whole foods, exercising, sleeping better, and lowering stress can help. As people age, their digestive ...

When people eat foods they love, sometimes those treats don’t love them back, causing digestive discomfort that has them reaching for a remedy. At times, that’s in the form of digestive enzyme ...

Plus, how to maximize the benefits.

Understanding how the digestion process influences and alters the composition and structure of food is essential for food ...

Digestive discomfort affects millions of people daily, creating painful symptoms that interfere with work, sleep, and quality of life. Whether caused by illness, stress, medication side effects, or ...