The efficacy of Roux-en-Y gastric-bypass (RYGB) and other bariatric surgeries in the
management of obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus and novel developments in …

Although the gastrointestinal (GI) tract possesses intrinsic neural plexuses that allow a
significant degree of autonomy over GI functions, the central nervous system (CNS) provides …

Background Specialized endoderm‐derived epithelial cells, that is, enteroendocrine cells
(EEC s), are widely distributed throughout the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Enteroendocrine …

The gastrointestinal tract maintains energy and glucose homeostasis, in part through
nutrient-sensing and subsequent signaling to the brain and other tissues. In this review, we …

The digestion and metabolism of lipids continues to generate considerable scientific interest,
with food emulsions increasingly being seen as a mechanism by which lipid uptake may be …

The term dietary fibre (indigestible carbohydrates of plant origin) encompasses a range of
divergent compounds that differentially affect numerous important gastrointestinal and …

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Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common chronic gastrointestinal disorder. It is widely
believed that IBS is caused by a deficient intake of dietary fiber, and most physicians …

Context Energy balance is critical for survival and health, and control of food intake is an
integral part of this process. This report reviews hormonal signals that influence food intake …

Obesity is one of the major challenges to human health worldwide; however, there are
currently no effective pharmacological interventions for obesity. Recent studies have …