Stomach Stomach The stomach (from ancient Greek στόμαχος, "stomachos," "stoma" means mouth) is a muscular, hollow organ in the gastrointestinal tract of humans and many other animals, including several invertebrates. The stomach has a dilated structure and functions as a vital digestive organ. In the digestive system the stomach is involved in the second phase of digestion, following mastication (chewing). In humans and many other animals, the stomach is located between the oesophagus and the small intestine. It secretes digestive enzymes and gastric acid to aid in food digestion. The pyloric sphincter controls the passage of partially digested food (chyme) from
What the Health funded via an Indiegogo campaign in March 2016, raising more than $235,000. The film was released globally on Vimeo on March 16, 2017, and screenings licensed through Tugg Inc. The following doctors were featured in the film: A number of non-physicians were also interviewed: The documentary has drawn criticism from many, including scientific skeptics, who contend that it misrepresents facts: A companion book of the same name was released February 2017. It was authored by Eunice Wong, who is married to journalist Chris Hedges. What the Health What the Health is a 2017 documentary film which critiques the health impact