gastric
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But consuming too much of any substance in competition always came with significant risk: debilitating, day-altering gastric distress and/or diarrhea.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
It mimics a hormone secreted alongside insulin that signals fullness and slows gastric emptying.
From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026
One of GLP-1's key roles is slowing gastric emptying, which helps regulate blood sugar and contributes to weight loss.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
Citing his medical report, the administration said he presented symptoms characterised by gastric swelling, abdominal pain and constipation.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Both domestic and wild animals were affected by “arsenical enteritis, gastric ulcers, and cirrhosis of the liver.”
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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