Fat metabolism is a fascinating process and essential for human survival. It involves the digestion, absorption, transportation and utilization of lipids as a source of energy or as an energy reserve.

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 ...

Digestive enzymes are often used to support healthy digestion and increase nutrient absorption. Studies show that they may benefit conditions like lactose intolerance and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS ...

A researcher at Midwestern University led a new study showing that Western diets, high in fat and simple sugar, promote the growth of bacteria in the small intestine that increase fat digestion and ...

Drinking hot water in the morning may support digestion, metabolism and belly fat loss by boosting hydration and satiety ...

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 ...

Fats are one of the three macronutrients (nutrients we need in large quantities) found in the food we eat, in addition to protein and carbohydrates. These surprisingly complex molecules provide the ...

Losing weight becomes more difficult after the age of 25. The scale hardly moves, and the same exercises that used to produce ...

Have you had your gallbladder removed and still suffer from symptoms like loss of appetite, nausea, diarrhea, constipation or weight gain? The gallbladder works in tandem with the liver, storing bile ...