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Digestive Support Articles

When you eat food it is not in a form that the body can use as nourishment. Therefore, it must be changed into smaller molecules of nutrients before they can be absorbed into the blood and carried off to cells throughout the body.

Digestion begins in the mouth with the salivary glands which contain an enzyme that begins to digest the starch from the food into smaller molecules. The food then pass through a series of glands and organs,until it reaches the small intestine where the digested molecules of food are absorbed through the small intestine.

Poor digestion can result from a lack of digestive enzymes, illness or stress. Browse the articles below to learn more about what you can do to support good digestion.

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Licorice Supplement vs. H. Pylori Infection By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD
Magnesium Review Finds Possible Benefit for Colorectal Health By Greg Arnold, DC
Prebiotic-Probiotic Combo Relieves Constipation By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
Seven Supplements for Dilemma-Free Digestion By Jayson Kroner
Psyllium Found to Benefit Metabolic Health By Greg Arnold, DC
Common Reflux Drug Linked to Low Magnesium Levels By Jane Hart, MD
Vitamin B and Homocysteine Levels in Celiac Disease By Jessica Patella, ND
Review Finds Possible Magnesium Benefit for Colon Health By Greg Arnold, DC
Treating Malnutrition in People with Chronic Lung Disease By Maureen Williams, ND
Probiotics May Help Offset Drug-Associated Diarrhea By Patrick Massey, MD, PHD
Probiotics Ease Childhood Diarrhea By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
Is Red Wine a Prebiotic? By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
Probiotics Prevent Antibiotic Side Effect By Maureen Williams, ND
Review Confirms Fiber's Health Benefits and Sheds Light on Prebiotics By Greg Arnold, DC
Enzyme Power By Marcia Zimmerman, CN
Celiac Disease: A Missed Diagnosis? By Marcia Zimmerman, CN
Wild Blueberry May Support Intestinal Balance By Maureen Williams, ND
Life-Long Eating Habits Affect Colon Health By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
Aloe Vera for Ulcerative Colitis By Jessica Patella, ND
A Low-Acid Diet Helps One Type of Reflux By Maureen Williams, ND
Ginger Extract May Help Colon Health By Greg Arnold, DC
Calcium and Vitamin D May Benefit Digestive Health By Greg Arnold, DC
Artichoke Leaf Extract Found to Help Digestive Health By Greg Arnold, DC
A Trick to Speeding Recovery after Abdominal Surgery By Jane Hart, MD
Minimize Gallstone Risk with a Magnesium-Rich Diet By Maureen Williams, ND
Banned Cold Remedy Ingredient Increases Stroke Risk By Maureen Williams, ND
Probiotics Again Shown to Soothe Common Digestive Ailment By Maureen Williams, ND
Probiotics a Proactive Way to Battle Bad Bugs By Suzanne Dixon, MPH, MS, RD
Cocoa Supports Healthy Intestinal Balance By Jane Hart, MD
Prebiotic-Probiotic Combination Combats Kids’ Asthma By Maureen Williams, ND
Probiotic Eases Infant Reflux By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
“Friendly Bugs” May Boost Your Mood By Jane Hart, MD
Parents: Probiotics Help Fight the Common Cold By Maureen Williams, ND
A Probiotic for a Common Digestive Problem By Maureen Williams, ND
Natural Comfort for an Unpleasant Procedure By Maureen Williams, ND
IBS? Take a Hike!
Probiotics Get You Moving By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
Gluten Sensitivity Beyond the Gut By Kimberly Beauchamp, ND
Probiotics: Optimize Your Digestive Health
Tummy Trouble? Probiotics May Provide Some Relief By Jane Hart, MD
Foods that Reduce Colorectal Polyps By Jessica Patella, ND
Study Finds Dosage of Folic Acid that May Help with Colon Health By Greg Arnold, DC
Sensitive Gut or Good Sound Stomach By Marcia Zimmerman, CN
Review Finds Probiotics Help Shorten Episodes of Digestive Problems By Greg Arnold, DC
Folic Acid and Vitamin B12 May Help with Digestive Inflammation By Greg Arnold, DC
In the End…It’s All about Colon Health By Marcia Zimmerman, CN
Zinc Found to Help Digestive Health in Children By Greg Arnold, DC
Resveratrol May Benefit Digestive Health By Greg Arnold, DC
Vitamin D Found to Benefit Digestive Health By Greg Arnold, DC
Soy Component Found Effective for Intestinal Health By Greg Arnold, DC

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