Digestive System

Also known as:  Alimentary Apparatus;  Alimentary System;  Digestive Tract;  Gastrointestinal System;  Systema Digestorium

The Digestive System comprises the digestive tract from the Mouth through to the anus, together with all of its associated organs and glands.  It is the means by which ingested food is broken down in the alimentary canal into a form that can be absorbed and assimilated by the tissues of the body.

 The ultimate purpose of Digestion is to break large pieces of Food down into molecules small enough to pass unhindered into the Bloodstream and further into individual Cells throughout the body:

 The Digestive System is also responsible for chemically altering substances to allow their utilization by the body (i.e. metabolism) - only Vitamins, Minerals and Water are used by the body in their raw state without alteration.

Amino Acids

 Glutamine may help to maintain the health of the Digestive Tract. 

Enzymes

 Ficins (an enzyme present in Figs) may improve the general function of the Digestive System. 

Microorganisms

 Bifidobacteria bifidus may improve the health of the Digestive System.