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digestion

[dih-jes-chuhn, dahy-] / dɪˈdʒɛs tʃən, daɪ- /
NOUN
digesting
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Retatrutide is a so-called triple hormone receptor agonist, which works by activating the body’s receptors for glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1, glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide and glucagon, hormones that regulate blood sugar and digestion.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

Symptoms of oesophageal cancer can affect your digestion, but they might be hard to spot, such as:

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The study adds to growing evidence that microbes found in fermented foods may do more than support food production and digestion.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

Soluble fiber — found in things like oats and lentils — dissolves in water, slows digestion and helps lower some cholesterol, Shelke said.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

Tessie who secretly monitored her children’s bowel movements and so of course knew exactly how greasy American foods could disrupt their digestion.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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