Latest Digestive system Stories
Results from a study conducted at Georgia State University suggest that a "fight" between bacteria normally living in the intestines and the immune system, kicked off by another type of bacteria, may be linked to two types of chronic disease. The study suggests that the "fight" continues after the instigator bacteria have been cleared by the body, according to Andrew Gewirtz, professor of biology at the GSU Center for Inflammation, Immunity and Infection. That fight can result in metabolic...
NEWTOWN SQUARE, Pa., July 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Kibow Biotech Inc. (KIBOW) is pleased to announce its recent relocation to a custom-built probiotic R&D center dedicated to the development and commercialization of natural formulations (mainly targeting renal failure). The new 7500 sq. ft. center is located at 4781 West Chester Pike, very close to the Company's previous operations at 4629 West Chester Pike in the same Newtown Square, PA area. For Kibow, the custom-built R&D...
Bowtrol review of the colon cleanse product and home remedy has been released. People want to know is Bowtrol colon cleanse the best one or is the whole thing a scam. Its revealed on HealthAvenger.com. Houston, TX (PRWEB) July 25, 2012 Bowtrol reviews for the colon cleansing product have flooded the market as many people are getting great results from the product. Bowtrol colon cleanse is a highly effective herbal combination used to moisten, lubricate and cleanse the intestinal tract...
SAN BRUNO, Calif., July 24, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- There is no substitute for a healthy diet, but maintaining one can be challenging with today's hectic lifestyles. According to health experts, probiotic dietary supplements are gaining popularity because most promote digestive health, which can have a powerful influence on optimizing overall health. The gut holds approximately 70-80% of the body's immune cells and is responsible for the absorption of vital nutrients needed to keep the...
The popular detox website http://www.colontoxcleanse.com has released its healthy new detoxify and cleansing guide free to visitors for a limited time. People can have the guide digitally delivered to their email address after requesting the guide at the site. (PRWEB) July 16, 2012 The popular online digestive health website http://www.colontoxcleanse.com has announced the release of a new detoxification guide being made available online for free. The guide is available as a download...
Research to be presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for the Study of Ingestive Behavior (SSIB), the foremost society for research into all aspects of eating and drinking behavior, finds that gastric bypass surgery induces changes in the gut microbiota and peptide release that are similar to those seen after treatment with prebiotics. Previous animal research demonstrated that ingestion of a high-fat diet produces weight gain and profoundly affects the gut microbiota composition,...
MONTREAL, July 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Micropharma Limited, a pioneer in the development of innovative and effective probiotics, announced today its plans to launch a portfolio of natural supplements and food ingredient solutions aimed at addressing specific health markers to help maintain and improve health and wellness. Adding to its strong pipeline with eight patents filed since 2003, the first probiotic to be launched later this year has been clinically shown to maintain healthy...
FLORHAM PARK, N.J., June 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerber Products Company, part of the Nestle family, announced today a scientific breakthrough with the introduction of Gerber® Good Start® Soothe formula, the first and only routine infant formula with the probiotic L. reuteri. L. reuteri has been clinically shown to reduce crying time by 50 percent in colicky breastfed infants.[1] Gerber® Good Start® Soothe formula is designed to reduce excessive crying and colic in healthy...
MAPLE GROVE, Minn., June 25, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Upsher-Smith Laboratories, Inc. today announced the nationwide launch of Provella(TM), a unique probiotic dietary supplement specifically designed for women to promote digestive, feminine, and immune health.* Provella(TM) helps restore and maintain balance of good bacteria to support digestive and vaginal health.* Taken once-daily by mouth, Provella(TM) tablets contain a proprietary blend of six bacteria strains that include:...
Billions of bacteria within, essential for immune function, are ours alone Gut bacteria's key role in immunity is tuned to the host species, researchers have found, suggesting that the superabundant microbes lining our digestive tract evolved with us—a tantalizing clue in the mysterious recent spike in human autoimmune disorders. A new study reports that the superabundance of microbial life lining our GI tracts has coevolved with us. These internal bacteria, which are essential for a...
Latest Digestive system Reference Libraries
The liver is the organ in charge of processing, neutralizing and excreting certain secretions for the metabolic processes. Formation and Orientation The liver is considered to be both the largest internal organ and the largest gland in the human body. It is situated just below the diaphragm, to the right of the stomach and on top of the gallbladder. There are two ways blood can travel to and from the liver: the hepatic artery and the portal vein. The hepatic artery carries blood solely...
The large intestine is the organ that follows the small intestine but is the last part of the digestive tract before the waste leaves the body. Formation and Orientation The small intestine is on average about five feet long. It is composed of four distinct structural parts; the cecum, colon, and anus. The cecum is the part of the large intestine that comes first. It is separated into three parts. The taeniae coli are three bands of smooth muscle. The haustra are bulges caused by...
The esophagus is the muscular tube that is located between the pharynx and the stomach that aids in digestion during swallowing. Formation and Orientation The esophagus is composed of four separate layers; the mucosa, submucosa, muscularis externa and the adventitia. The mucosa includes the stratified squamous epithelium, lamina propria and muscularis mucosae. The submucosa houses the esophageal glands and connective papillae. The muscularis externa is composed of three sublayers The...
The pharynx is situated directly after the mouth and nose and lies right before the esophagus. Formation and Orientation The pharynx is divided into three separate sections. The nasopharynx is the first part of the pharynx that lies between the soft palate and the base of the skull. The pharyngeal tonsils are located on the back wall of the nasopharynx. This portion of the pharynx is connected to the middle easr by the Eustachian tubes. The nasopharynx is linked to the nasal cavities...
The mouth is the beginning of the digestive system which takes in food and mixes it with saliva produced by glands located in the mouth. Formation and Orientation The first part of the mouth is the mouth cavity which contains the teeth and is limited by the lips, the roof, which is the hard and soft palate, and the floor of the mouth. This is the space where food is kept before it moves on to the esophagus. The orifice of the mouth is the line between the lower and upper lips and is...
