digestive system
noun
: the bodily system concerned with the ingestion, digestion, and absorption of food and the discharge of residual wastes and consisting of the digestive tract and accessory glands (such as the salivary glands and the pancreas) that secrete digestive enzymes
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These foods include: Kefir Sauerkraut Tempeh Yogurt Summary Weight loss and its connection to the digestive system's microbiome are complicated and an area of active study.
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2025
These can include undigested food, bones or other materials expelled from the digestive system.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
For starters, the digestive system starts slowing down which, in turn, affects the efficiency of nutrient absorption.
—Hasina Jeelani, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
The Liver, Acceptance And Anger The liver, which regulates blood that passes through the digestive system, is believed to help maintain the smooth flow of energy in the body.
—Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 29 Jan. 2025
These can include undigested food, bones or other materials expelled from the digestive system.
—Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 29 Jan. 2025
For starters, the digestive system starts slowing down which, in turn, affects the efficiency of nutrient absorption.
—Hasina Jeelani, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2025
The Liver, Acceptance And Anger The liver, which regulates blood that passes through the digestive system, is believed to help maintain the smooth flow of energy in the body.
—Joseph Sudhip, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Digestive system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestive%20system. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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