What Are Yogurt Drinks?
Yogurt drinks are beverages made from yogurt, often diluted with water or milk, and sometimes sweetened or flavored. They combine the creamy texture of yogurt […]
Medical Nutrition
Dysphagia Is More Than About Difficulty With Swallowing
Dysphagia is the term used to describe a difficulty with swallowing. It’s not a nice situation to deal with and as we get older the […]
Secretagogue Receptors
A secretagogue receptor is a receptor that binds to a secretagogue—a substance that stimulates the secretion of another substance (often a hormone, enzyme, or other […]
What is GLP-2?
GLP-2 (Glucagon-Like Peptide-2) is a peptide hormone that plays an important role in regulating the digestive system, particularly in the intestines. It is a member […]
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) – Understanding a Common Gastrointestinal Disorder
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a prevalent and complex gastrointestinal disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is characterized by a constellation of symptoms, […]
Gut Taste Receptors – Getting Fat With Them
Gut taste receptors—also known as chemosensory receptors—play a surprisingly important role in regulating satiation, satisfaction, and appetite. Though we normally associate taste with the tongue […]
What is the Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS)?
The Gastrointestinal Symptom Rating Scale (GSRS) is a questionnaire used to assess the severity and frequency of gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms in patients with various GI […]
Dairy Proteins Drive Medical Nutrition
In 2020, the COVID crisis is raging throughout the world but the issues of other medical conditions including are still with us. In the world […]