Probiotics protect the gut in NAFLD The job of the small intestine is to digest and absorb nutrients through its mucosal membrane lining, and to act as a first line of defense against pathogens. When the lining functions properly, bacteria and toxins can’t pass through and leak into the bloodstream, while beneficial nutrients can. SinceContinue reading “Digestion: Probiotics and oat beta-glucan strengthen the gut”