Biological Sweeper: Mechanics of the Migrating Motor Complex

The conversation around gut health is dominated by probiotics and diet. Yet, the most critical element of human digestion is an entirely mechanical process that only occurs when we are completely empty. It is called the Migrating Motor Complex (MMC). Every 90 minutes during a fasted state, the enteric nervous system triggers a massive, highly coordinated electromechanical wave that travels from ...