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digestion

[dih-jes-chuhn, dahy-] / dɪˈdʒɛs tʃən, daɪ- /
NOUN
digesting
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Novo’s success was fueled by one thing: semaglutide, a medication that mimics the naturally occurring hormone in the gut that signals to the brain it’s not hungry, while regulating digestion and blood sugar.

From MarketWatch Aug. 5, 2026

These results raise the possibility that interactions between sweeteners, medications, and microbes could influence more than digestion alone.

From Science Daily Jul. 17, 2026

She was interested in Dr. Lutter’s research suggesting that people with binge-eating behaviors are more likely to have rare mutations of gut hormones that help regulate appetite and digestion.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

Regular consumption of the high-fibre, protein-packed snack is often linked to stronger immune systems, improved digestion, and greater bone density.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

He said that onions were good for the digestion, the liver, the stomach, the lungs, the heart, and the brain.

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar

“Here are some reliable recipes for seasonable candies warranted to be no more harmful to youthful digestions and appetites than most other candies.”

From New York Times Oct. 30, 2014

Though their digestions may have suffered, their smiles were undimmed, the lips stiff and upper throughout.

From Time Magazine Archive

Few travelers in search of tranquillity and an authentic native culture would risk their dollars or digestions today on such tourist emporiums as San Juan and St. Maarten.

From Time Magazine Archive

That meant that Professor Bunting probably was through fussing with the mouths, meals, appetites and digestions of the 300 orphans, whom he has had under close dietary supervision for the past five years.

From Time Magazine Archive

Let us2 wish them good digestions, and, in spite of modern changes of fashion, more robust taste for the future.

From Hours in a Library New Edition, with Additions. Vol. II (of 3) by Sir Leslie Stephen




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