digestion

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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

Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes are all good sources of fiber, an important nutrient with extensive health benefits, such as supporting a healthy gut microbiome, regulating blood sugar and keeping digestion regular.

From MarketWatch • 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

People who carry variations in two genes linked to appetite and digestion can lose more weight when taking drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro to treat obesity, research suggests.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

“Then again, Grandpap’s life has been dull and contented as a frog’s on a rock. ‘Good lives make bad plays,’ as they say, but all that peace and quiet surely helps the digestion.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood