Intestinal Wall
(Includes Intestinal Mucosa)
Description
The Intestinal Wall is the five-layered wall of the Small Intestine that includes two layers of Muscle. The innermost folded layer of the Small Intestine (the Intestinal Mucosa) is itself composed of minute projections (Villi) separated by hollows (Crypts).
These Substances may Enhance the Health of the Intestinal Wall
Amino Acids
Glutamine is an essential "fuel" for the Villi cells of the Intestinal Wall and may help to repair damage to the Intestinal Wall. [1]
Lipids
Butyric Acid may stimulate the growth of the Intestinal Mucosa of the Intestinal Wall.
Microorganisms
Bifidobacteria bulgaricus may protect the Intestinal Wall from the damage caused by Radiation Therapy. [2]
Bifidobacteria longum may increase the production of IgA in the Small Intestine and may thereby protects the Intestinal Mucosa of the Intestinal Wall from the toxic effects of dietary Antigens that escape digestion by Digestive Enzymes. [3]
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