intestines

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It is a hormone your intestines release after every meal, a chemical signal between your gut and your brain that says Slow down, you’ve had enough.

From Slate • Mar. 22, 2026

It is typically attributed to slow movement in the intestines, meaning food and waste do not travel through the digestive tract quickly enough.

From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026

In a healthy body, the gastrointestinal system, which includes the stomach, colon, and intestines and is commonly called the "gut," carefully controls which nutrients pass into the bloodstream.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

Chemotherapy is widely known to damage the lining of the intestines.

From Science Daily • Jan. 23, 2026

Since long intestines and large brains are both massive energy consumers, it’s hard to have both.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari