intestine

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In a healthy body, the gastrointestinal system, which includes the stomach, colon, and intestines and is commonly called the "gut," carefully controls which nutrients pass into the bloodstream.

From Science Daily

Chemotherapy is widely known to damage the lining of the intestines.

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Fermentable fibres in foods like oats and legumes help the good bacteria in our large intestine grow, enriching our gut microbiome.

From BBC

Only part of the sugar is absorbed in the small intestine, while much of it is fermented by gut bacteria in the colon.

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One striking finding is that aging does not affect the intestine evenly.

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