digestive tract
noun
: the tubular passage typically extending from the mouth to the anus or cloaca that functions in digestion and absorption of food and elimination of residual waste and that in most mammals includes the mouth, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, intestine, and anus
called also alimentary canal, alimentary tract
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Psyllium husk is a soluble fiber that dissolves in water in your digestive tract, forming a gel-like substance.
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Water works with fiber as the nutrient is absorbed in the digestive tract, helping to soften your stools.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Larger meals are harder on the digestive tract due to their sheer volume, so reducing your portion size could also help ease acid reflux symptoms, according to Dr. Ganjhu.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024
The force of hitting the water’s surface could help these animals clear their digestive tracts more effectively.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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Shushy Rita Setrakian Ms, Rd, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
Water works with fiber as the nutrient is absorbed in the digestive tract, helping to soften your stools.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 29 Oct. 2024
Larger meals are harder on the digestive tract due to their sheer volume, so reducing your portion size could also help ease acid reflux symptoms, according to Dr. Ganjhu.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 28 Oct. 2024
The force of hitting the water’s surface could help these animals clear their digestive tracts more effectively.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
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“Digestive tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestive%20tract. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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