A healthy body needs all types of vitamins, and certain vitamins have more health effects for the intestines. B vitamins and all vitamins with antioxidant properties can help improve the functions of your intestines. To understand antioxidants,...
Your intestines contain some bacteria that are important for maintaining the health of your digestive tract. Probiotics are supplements that can be used to increase the levels of these bacteria. Probiotics may be used to treat certain types of...
Pork intestines may not sound like the most appetizing food, but they are a specialty dish in Asian, Eastern European and African-American cuisines, among others. Chitterlings, often pronounced "chitlins," is one of more common pork...
Lamb intestines are a main part of a Greek dish cooked during Easter. This dish, kokoretsi, is made from the intestines of suckling lamb as well as the heart, liver, spleen, kidneys and lungs. The lamb intestines wrap around and hold the other...
Beef intestines are used as casings for sausages, but quite often the intestines and the stomach, or tripe, are cooked for use in a number of dishes, such as menudo, trippa alla fiorentina, soups and stews. Cooking the intestines slowly produces a...
L-glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in your body, making up approximately 60 percent of those acids. Amino acids are classified as essential or nonessential. However, glutamine is considered a "conditionally" essential amino...
Gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley, is a prevalent part of the Western diet and the cause of digestive and immune disorders for many people. An inherited intolerance to this protein leads to an autoimmune disease known as celiac...
An upset stomach can cause symptoms such as gas, bloating, constipation, heartburn and diarrhea--enough to interrupt the simplest of tasks. Stomach medicine is available, both over the counter and prescription, but there are other options. A few...
You may find it hard to believe that your intestines actually have pressure points, but Traditional Chinese Medicine theory holds that your inner organs have energy lines that run along the body, states the textbook "A Manual of Acupuncture." On...
People choose to cleanse their colon and intestines for several different reasons. Physicians require a colon cleanse prior to many gastroenterology procedures, such as colonoscopy. Many people also feel that a colon or intestine cleanse can...
The intestines and colon are the major organs responsible for eliminating wastes firm the body. If they should happen to get backed up or "impacted," the body would have a difficult time absorbing nutrients. As a result, you can feel fatigued. You...
Gastrointestinal symptoms from eating mushrooms may be a sign of a mushroom allergy. Although mushrooms are not considered a common food allergy, the Cleveland Clinic states that if you’re allergic to mold you may experience a food allergy...
Popcorn, a whole grain that contains fiber, can cause problems if you have certain digestive disorders. At one time experts thought that popcorn, along with nuts and seeds, worsened diverticulitis, but this has not proven true. If you have...
Ginger root has been used as both food and medicine for more than 2,000 years. Chinese herbalists and Indian doctors incorporated ginger into their medical systems. In fresh, powdered, dried or capsule form, ginger is used for a variety of...
Bacteria are everywhere. You'd better learn to live with them, because you can't avoid them. They're even inside your own body. Your insides are home to friendly bacteria that actually work to your benefit. They ward off malevolent microorganisms...
Whether you suffer from occasional gas and bloating or from a more serious condition like irritable bowel syndrome, the foods you eat can affect how you feel. Just as certain foods can help alleviate intestinal discomfort, some foods could make it...
The amount of cholesterol you absorb in your intestines can lead to changes in plasma low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, cholesterol levels. If you decrease the amount of cholesterol you absorb, you may be able to lower your plasma LDL level. Plasma...
Psyllium is a seed taken from a shrub-like perennial plant called Plantago psyllium, one of five species of Plantago that are used medicinally. It has been used in traditional Chinese and Indian medicine for thousands of years and for centuries in...
If you've taken Metamucil as a fiber supplement or to remove constipation, you may worry that you could blow out your intestines. However, when taken with plenty of water and in the recommended dose, Metamucil is safe to take daily. A high-fiber...
The coining of the word probiotic has ambiguous beginnings, but the widely accepted definition of today--"live, microorganisms, that when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host"--has been established by the World...
The large intestine, or colon, is the end segment of your digestive system before waste is eliminated from the anus. It runs from the small intestine to the rectum and includes the ascending, transverse and descending colon. The primary functions...
The food you eat must provide your body with nutrition and a usable form of energy. Your intestines are responsible for breaking food down into energy, and into nutrients small enough to be absorbed and used by your body. A properly functioning...
The health of your intestines relies a great deal on your diet. Eating a nutritious diet can promote good intestinal health. Your intestines need nutrients and water just like the rest of your body does. If you’re having trouble with...
Cholesterol is a type of lipid, which means it can be found in fats and oils. Cholesterol is used by your body for a variety of functions, including making steroid hormones and making the membranes that surround all cells. However, too much...
The digestion process begins in the mouth and continues to the stomach. In the stomach, food is broken down by gastric acid which kills most bacteria. Food then travels to the small intestines where the liver, gallbladder and pancreas secrete...
Olive oil is extracted from the fruit of olive trees, which are indigenous to the Mediterranean region but now grown in many countries. Olive oil contains a variety of healthy nutrients, such as oleic, palmitic and fatty acids, which provide many...
Oatmeal does not cause irritation in the intestines of most healthy adults. Unless you have an allergy to one or more proteins found in oatmeal, or you've been diagnosed with celiac disease, or you're intolerant of oat proteins, you should not...
A colon detox is the premise of a natural fruit juice diet. It serves as a natural method for removing toxins and bulk wastes from the intestinal wall so the intestines can better absorb nutrients. However, the Mayo Clinic says that science has...
With an abundance of products on the market, colon cleansing has become the source of questions about safety. According to the Mayo Clinic, research varies regarding the safety and effectiveness of colon cleansing. If you are considering it, try...
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