The Interaction between the Gastrointestinal Tract and Nutrient Intake

摘要: There exists an intimate relationship between nutrient intake and the gastrointestinal tract. It is well known that deficiencies in lead to changes structure function (GI) Alteration of diet even absence nutritional deficiency can alter GI also diseases tract influence metabolism various nutrients diet. Gastrointestinal disease secondary fact may present as a disease. In Section 2 this chapter effect on will be considered and, where applicable, dietary components small intestinal discussed. 3 absorption outlined. Thus, discussion focused primarily essential tract, vice versa. Generally, other chemicals, drugs, metabolites, unless related nutrients, not considered.