Like fibre , calcium binds with fat molecules and helps flush them out through the intestine .
像纤维、钙可以和脂肪分子结合，帮助他们彻底的通过肠道。
Fat , in , say , a marbled steak , slows the passage of food through the intestine , but only to a small extent .
脂肪（比如说一块雪花牛排）会减缓食物通过肠道的速度，但影响程度很小。
With no incision in the abdomen , you also eliminate the risk of hernias , which occur when part of the intestine pushes through the abdominal muscle .
没有了腹部的切口，也就不存在疝气的风险，这常是因为肠蠕动对腹部肌肉的推压引起的。
One theory is that at certain times of day , intestinal bacteria may be more or less active at breaking down food into molecules to be absorbed by the intestine .
一种理论是，在一天中的某些时间，肠道细菌会更活跃地将食物分解为分子，以便小肠吸收。
This receptor was previously thought to be a simple nutrient transporter , despite being found in even the furthermost reaches of the intestine , where most nutrients would already have been absorbed .
