Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Mutations in the gene encoding the enzyme sucrase-isomaltase, responsible for the digestion of small ...

Chemical digestion occurs when the body uses enzymes to break down certain molecules, such as carbohydrates. This process allows the bloodstream to absorb smaller molecules to transport around the ...

Emerging research shows that even small choices, like how we cook and cool everyday foods, can add up when it comes to ...

Gene AMY1, which kickstarts digestion of starch in the mouth, is associated with blood glucose levels and digestion of carbohydrates, with implications for understanding human evolutionary biology and ...

While marketed as a heart-healthy classic, new physiological data shows that processed whole grains can trigger unexpected ...

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) affects a large portion of the general population. New research coordinated by Karolinska Institutet now shows a link between defective sucrase-isomaltase gene variants ...

Our digestive system goes through a lot everyday – lack of water intake, heavy, greasy food, and hardly any exercise. The result? Burping, bloating, indigestion, stomach discomfort, and gas. The good ...