A new study in zebrafish found that certain types of gut bacteria lead to a greater absorption of fat during digestion Joseph Stromberg Scientists are learning that bacteria play a crucial role in our ...

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is characterized by a deficiency of exocrine pancreatic enzymes, resulting in deficits in digestion of all macronutrients, with deficiencies in digestion of ...

ScienceDaily (Aug. 23, 2010) - Institute of Food Research scientists have discovered an unexpected synergy that helps break down fat. The discovery provides a focus to find ways to slow down fat ...

A fecal fat test measures the amount of fat in a person’s stool. The test assesses the digestive function and absorption of fat in the gastrointestinal tract. Several medical conditions cause poor fat ...

Gallstones, common solid deposits in the gallbladder, often cause no symptoms but can lead to inflammation and, rarely, ...

Bile salts are one of the primary components of bile. Bile is a greenish-yellow fluid made by your liver and stored in the gallbladder. Bile salts help with the digestion of fats. They also help the ...

Millions of people with a debilitating digestive problem are being fobbed off by GPs, putting them at risk of cancer, experts claim. The condition, SIBO, which stands for small intestine bacterial ...

Institute of Food Research scientists have discovered an unexpected synergy that helps break down fat. The discovery provides a focus to find ways to slow down fat digestion, and ultimately to create ...