digestion
Gut's chemical work
Digestion is the body's process of breaking down food into nutrients that can be absorbed and used.
The stomach and intestines handle most digestion, converting what you eat into energy and building blocks for cells.
The word extends to mental processing: I need time for digestion of all this new information.
Something's digestibility is how easily it can be digested.
Reaction-speeding proteins
- stomachDigestive organ below chest
- intestinesCoiled digestive organs
- chymePartially digested stomach contents
- bileLiver-made digestive fluid
peristalsis · gastric · hydrolysis · amylase · lipase · protease · pepsin · duodenum
Vital dietary substances
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
- fatsOily organic nutrients
fiber · vitamins · minerals · macronutrients · micronutrients · diet · nourishment · food
State of being complete
- appetiteDesire for food
- satiatedDesire fully gratified
- hungerNeed for nourishment
- bloatedSwelled from excess
stuffed · satisfied · overeating · portion · meal · postprandial · gorged · replete
Intestinal absorptive protrusions
- microvilliMicroscopic membrane protrusions
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
- fatty acidsOrganic molecules in fats
glucose · monosaccharides · epithelial · membrane · permeability · uptake · assimilation · bloodstream
Intestinal microbial community
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- prebioticsFood for gut flora
- fermentationMicrobial sugar conversion
microbiota · bifidobacteria · lactobacillus · colonization · intestinal bacteria · fiber · symbiosis · microbial
Intestinal microbiome condition
- regularityConsistent, predictable occurrence
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
holistic · cleanse · detox · fiber intake · mindful eating · fermented foods · kefir · kombucha
Gastric acid irritation
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- constipationDifficult, infrequent waste elimination
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
- nauseaPre-vomiting stomach discomfort
dyspepsia · GERD · gastritis · flatulence · cramps · IBS · acid reflux · ulcer
Mental understanding of meaning
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- processingSystematic operation on data
- assimilationAbsorbing into a whole
- graspingGreedy for wealth
synthesis · interpretation · analysis · reflection · contemplation · rumination · mulling · integration
enzymes
Reaction-speeding proteins
- stomachDigestive organ below chest
- intestinesCoiled digestive organs
- chymePartially digested stomach contents
bile · peristalsis · gastric · hydrolysis · amylase · lipase · protease · pepsin · duodenum · jejunum
nutrients
Vital dietary substances
- caloriesMeasures of food energy
- carbohydratesSugar-based energy compounds
- proteinsAmino acid polymers
fats · fiber · vitamins · minerals · macronutrients · micronutrients · diet · nourishment · food · metabolism
fullness
State of being complete
bloated · stuffed · satisfied · overeating · portion · meal · postprandial · gorged · replete · bellyful
villi
Intestinal absorptive protrusions
- microvilliMicroscopic membrane protrusions
- nutrientsVital dietary substances
- amino acidsOrganic compounds forming proteins
fatty acids · glucose · monosaccharides · epithelial · membrane · permeability · uptake · assimilation · bloodstream · lymphatic
gut flora
Intestinal microbial community
- bacteriaNucleus-free single-celled organisms
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
- prebioticsFood for gut flora
fermentation · microbiota · bifidobacteria · lactobacillus · colonization · intestinal bacteria · fiber · symbiosis · microbial
gut health
Intestinal microbiome condition
- regularityConsistent, predictable occurrence
- balanceSteadiness or amount owed
- probioticsLive microorganisms aiding digestion
hydration · holistic · cleanse · detox · fiber intake · mindful eating · fermented foods · kefir · kombucha · sauerkraut
heartburn
Gastric acid irritation
- bloatingSwollen, expanded state
- constipationDifficult, infrequent waste elimination
- diarrheaFrequent liquid bowel movements
nausea · dyspepsia · GERD · gastritis · flatulence · cramps · IBS · acid reflux · ulcer · malabsorption
comprehension
Mental understanding of meaning
- absorptionProcess of taking in
- processingSystematic operation on data
- assimilationAbsorbing into a whole
grasping · synthesis · interpretation · analysis · reflection · contemplation · rumination · mulling · integration · internalization
- digestionstomach acid, swallowing, chewing, alimentary canal, intestines
- bodily needsbreathing, oxygen, food, water, sleep
- health benefitsheart health, brain health, immune boost, immunity, bone health
- stomachstomach, stomach acid, gastric acid, stomach lining, fundus
- automatic processesbreathing, heartbeat, reflex, blinking, immune response
- Body Processesmetabolism, respiration, circulation, heartbeat, homeostasis
digestionexcretion
Removal of metabolic waste
regurgitation · elimination · vomiting · expulsion · egestion
digestionanabolism
Metabolic construction of molecules
synthesis · biosynthesis · building up · assimilation · construction
digestionindigestion
Painful stomach after meals
dyspepsia · malabsorption · gastric distress · nausea · gastrointestinal distress
- digestive tractInternal food processing passage
- digestive systemOrgans processing ingested food
- digestive biscuitSlightly sweet wheat cookie
- digestive enzymesFood-processing biological catalysts
- digestive upsetGastrointestinal disturbance
- digestive aidPromotes food breakdown
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