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digestion

[dih-jes-chuhn, dahy-] / dɪˈdʒɛs tʃən, daɪ- /
NOUN
digesting
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The New York-based business makes a variety of products, ranging from scents for perfumes to ingredients used in food that can help digestion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Individual digestion, food patterns, and overall nutrient intake all matter.

From Science Daily • May 24, 2026

Soluble fiber — found in things like oats and lentils — dissolves in water, slows digestion and helps lower some cholesterol, Shelke said.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“My digestion has been destroyed. I think that I am beginning to bloat!”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole




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