in the gut

Example Sentences

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The substances may also cause dysfunction in the gut microbiome.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

GLP-1 is just one of more than 30 hormones in the gut which we all produce naturally and which helps regulate the appetite.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Here, the big-budget sequel functions as bait: reel the people in, make them laugh, open their hearts and minds, then punch them in the gut.

From Salon • May 1, 2026

Up to 80 per cent of colorectal cancer risk is thought to be influenced by environmental factors, including the microorganisms in the gut.

From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026

Every word from the kid was like a fist punching Thomas in the gut, making him feel more guilty and confused.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner