The Three Stages of a Meal: Cephalic, Gastric, and Intestinal Phases
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The moment you see or smell a delicious meal, your digestive system has already begun its work, triggered by a cascade of neural signals. This preparatory response is just the first of what are the three stages of a meal—the cephalic, gastric, and intestinal phases—each controlling different aspects of digestion to ensure efficient nutrient absorption.
