1 Mung Beans Provide Nutrients for Weight Loss Beans are a healthy option and addition to many different meals. 2  They are packed with nutrients, which aides in weight loss. 3  One option is the split mung bean.
An upper gastrointestinal (GI) series (barium swallow), is a radiological test that is used to visualize the structures of the upper digestive system - the esophagus, stomach and duodenum. (If visualization of the remaining parts of the small intestine is necessary, a small bowel follow through can be added to the test.)
Types of Digestive System Tests. GI Nuclear Scans. Gastrointestinal Nuclear Scans. In gastrointestinal nuclear scan, a small amount of radioactive material is introduced into your body, and a special camera records the movement and uptake of the radiotracer within different organs of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. The resulting images provide information about these organs and the function of your digestive system. There are five common types of GI nuclear scans. In the gallbladder nuclear scan, GI bleeding scan, and liver-spleen scan, a radiotracer is injected into one of your veins.