intestines

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It is a hormone your intestines release after every meal, a chemical signal between your gut and your brain that says Slow down, you’ve had enough.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

Building on these findings, the research team turned to a class of drugs known as liver X receptor agonists, which increase HDL production in the liver and intestines.

From Science Daily • Mar. 18, 2026

The microbiome refers to the community of bacteria that naturally live in the intestines.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

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 • Feb. 2, 2026

“My intestines is just fine. I’ve never had a stomachache in my life.”

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson