Intestines
Also known as: Bowel; Gut
Description
The Intestines are the part of the alimentary canal that extends from the Stomach to the Anus.
These Substances may Enhance the Health of the Intestines
Amino Acids
Glutamine is the primary source of Energy for the Intestines and controls the loss of Water from the Intestines.
Carbohydrates
Hemicelluloses bind with and may remove carcinogenic (Cancer-causing) substances from the Intestines.
Heparin concentrates in the tissues of the Intestines.
Microorganisms
Bacteria - Beneficial (probiotics) may strengthen the Immune System functions of the Intestines: [1]
Lactobacillus acidophilus colonizes the Intestines, and may thereby exclude many Detrimental Microorganisms from colonizing the Intestines.
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