And if his intestinal functions don't return to normal, then he won't eliminate whatever is in his intestines.

Overall, SCFA affect major regulatory systems, such as blood glucose and lipid levels, the colonic environment and intestinal immune functions.

To assess lactose intolerance, the intestinal function is challenged by ingesting more dairy than can be readily digested.

It can occur in patients with severely compromised intestinal function, those undergoing total parenteral nutrition, and in those of advanced age (over 90).

Continued feeding also speeds the recovery of normal intestinal function, including the ability to digest and absorb various nutrients.

In contrast, children whose food is restricted, have diarrhea of longer duration and recover intestinal function more slowly.

All of the patients had undergone extensive investigations to evaluate their intestinal function.

Castro et al used another parasite,Trichinella spiralis, to study the effect of intraluminal parasites on intestinal functions, including fluid and electrolyte transport in vivo.

Continued eating speeds the recovery of normal intestinal function.

The bacterial flora of the small intestine aid in a wide range of intestinal functions.