Abstract
The development of studies to analyze age-related physical and physiological changes is important due to the aging of the world population (Bhutto, Morley, 2008). Gastrointestinal disorders are associated with aging, including a delay in gastric emptying. This can induce disturbances indigestion, and nutrient bioavailability and cause the inactivation of some drugs (Alencar; Curiati, 2002…