gastrointestinal disease

Clinical Evaluation and Treatment for Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Inflammatory Bowel Disease: The gastrointestinal mucosal barrier is an effective and powerful defense and repair mechanism, which allows for the… Read More

January 11, 2018

Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Intestinal Permeability

The pathogenesis of inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD, suggests that interrupted interactions between the gastrointestinal tract, or GI tract, and… Read More

January 10, 2018

Why Intestinal Permeability Can Cause Food Allergies

A number of gastrointestinal diseases, GI diseases, are believed to be caused by intestinal barrier dysfunction, predisposing the gastrointestinal tract,… Read More

January 9, 2018

Intestinal Permeability Caused by NSAIDs and Alcohol

Intestinal Permeability: Alcohol and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, or NSAIDs, are harmful agents which can disrupt the balance of the digestive… Read More

January 9, 2018

Junction Complex Structure & Function in the GI Tract

Digestive health can be attributed to the optimal function of the gastrointestinal tract. By way of instance, however, if disease… Read More

January 5, 2018

How to Ensure a Correct Digestive Health Diagnosis

A healthcare professional at a gastroenterology practice, such as a dietitian specializing in gastrointestinal diseases, will often care for a… Read More

January 4, 2018