Absorption of Yeast from the Large Intestine

Abstract

Conclusions

1. Yeast is absorbed from the lumen of the colon in greatest numbers at I5 minutes, diminishing thereafter until none can be demonstrated at the 2-hour interval. 2. Eggwhite mixed with yeast increases the number of yeasts absorbed from the rectum of the dog. 3. A greater number of viable yeast cells can be demonstrated to be present in certain organs after the application of eggwhite to the duodenal mucosa and yeast introduced into the lumen of the rectum. This may not be due to increased absorption but to a decrease in the destruction of yeast in the body.