Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a digestive disorder affecting up to 10% of the global population. It is characterised by abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, or constipation. Despite its prevalence ...

Recent studies have shown that 1,5-AG can be used not only for the screening and managing of diabetes but also for predicting diabetes-related adverse events and islet β cell function in prediabetic ...

In irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), the digestive tract looks normal but doesn’t function ... in the lactase gene change the protein building blocks (amino acids) of the lactase enzyme produced.

In addition to synthesizing important regulators of cell function, the bacterial enzyme can control levels of other lipid-containing signaling molecules, including neurotransmitters involved in ...

A study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry found a plant-derived flavonoid—a type of chemical compound—called sulfuretin blocked the activity of an enzyme involved in MS and cancer.

Enzymes are substances in the body that cause and speed up crucial chemical reactions. Enzymes’ function is to help trigger bodily processes ranging from digestion to blood clotting to growth. There ...

A well-known example is lactose intolerance, where the loss of function in the lactase enzyme hinders the digestion of dairy products. Now, this pioneering new study suggests that genetic variations ...

There are several different types of supplements for bloating and most contain digestive enzymes, herbs and probiotics ... how each component of the strip functions. But at a glance, the main ...

A well-known example is lactose intolerance, where the loss of function in the lactase enzyme hinders the digestion of dairy products. Now, this pioneering new study suggests that genetic ...