small intestine
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The effect was largely limited to the small intestine because that is where most dietary protein is absorbed.
From Science Daily ● May 21, 2026
The treatment targets the small intestine, where many of the hormones affected by GLP-1 drugs are produced.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 23, 2026
It damages the small intestine so the body cannot properly take in nutrients.
From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026
When sections of the small intestine become diseased or die, surgeons often must remove the damaged tissue.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 18, 2026
There she found a ring of bleeding spots at the junction between the stomach and the small intestine.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
