gastrointestinal tract
noun
medical
: the part of the digestive system that consists of the stomach and intestines
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High-impact sports can also destroy red blood cells, leading to iron deficiency anemia, while some athletes might also lose blood through their gastrointestinal tract, Hew-Butler says.
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Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
Peppermint’s compounds, menthol and menthone, have antispasmodic effects on the gastrointestinal tract.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
That’s because the microbes in your gastrointestinal tract convert resistant starch into compounds that reduce inflammation, lower your risk of chronic diseases, strengthen your overall gut health and lower your blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
—Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Along with negatively affecting the gastrointestinal tract, alcohol has been labeled a group 1 carcinogen, as it's linked to mouth, throat, breast, esophageal, liver, and colorectal cancers.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 11 Feb. 2026
Peppermint’s compounds, menthol and menthone, have antispasmodic effects on the gastrointestinal tract.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 9 Feb. 2026
That’s because the microbes in your gastrointestinal tract convert resistant starch into compounds that reduce inflammation, lower your risk of chronic diseases, strengthen your overall gut health and lower your blood sugar and cholesterol levels.
—Anahad O’Connor, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Along with negatively affecting the gastrointestinal tract, alcohol has been labeled a group 1 carcinogen, as it's linked to mouth, throat, breast, esophageal, liver, and colorectal cancers.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 29 Jan. 2026
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“Gastrointestinal tract.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gastrointestinal%20tract. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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