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Your large intestine is home to millions of bacteria. Learn more about their participation in the final stages of digestion.

Digestive enzymes are amazing protein molecules necessary for your digestive process and are produced by your own body cells. Learn more about enzymes and digestion.

Your small intestine is a key player in the process of digestion and absorption as it is the major site of digestion and absorption of nutrients.

Carbohydrates,simple and complex, are a family of organic compounds. Glucose, a simple carbohydrate is considered an essential nutrient. Why?

Vitamin D is essential for optimum health and can be obtained from a variety of sources, but how much is enough and can you have too much?