A good digestive system plays a core role in overall health. Not only is the body's primary organ for nutrient reception and absorption, gut health can affect the immune system, endocrine system, skin condition, mental health, and cancer… Therefore, a malfunction in one part of the digestive system will adversely affect other parts of the digestive tract and the whole body.
How does a “malfunctioning” digestive system affect nutrient absorption?
According to statistics, about 62% of the world's population encounter digestive problems such as constipation, indigestion, diarrhea, and stomachache at least once a year. Another common disease is chronic gastritis. Possible complications include gastric ulcer, bleeding stomach or perforation of the stomach, pyloric stenosis, gastric prolapse, and even cancer. And when the digestive tract has a "malfunction" it will affect the absorption of nutrients by the body. The deficiency of vitamins, proteins, minerals, carbohydrates and other nutrients interferes with the development and regulation of the body. If not treated in time, it can lead to serious consequences.
Absorption is the intermediate stage between digestion and metabolism. This process involves many digestive organs such as the small intestine, large intestine, and stomach. The poor absorption of nutrients will lead to the body's nutritional deficiencies, prone to many different diseases. The cause is a lack of digestive enzymes of the stomach, liver, bile, or damage to the small intestine ...
What does it take to have a healthy digestive system?
Follow a balanced and healthy diet every day by: Adding enough 4 food groups (carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals), increasing fruits and vegetables, drinking from 1.5 -2 liters of water per day is the key to keeping your digestive system healthy. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
- Eat slowly: When chewing food slowly, the oral cavity secretes digestive enzymes, helping to relieve pressure on the stomach, preventing symptoms of indigestion and heartburn.
- Eliminate bad habits: Avoid stress during meals, as it will negatively affect the digestive system, causing indigestion and bloating. Quit bad habits such as: Smoking, drinking a lot of alcohol and eating dinner too late.
- Be physically active: Regular exercise can significantly improve digestive health.
- Do not use digestive drugs, including laxatives, anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as antibiotics without a doctor's prescription.
- In particular, you can use some essential nutrients to support a healthy digestive system such as: Probiotics, glutamine and zinc.
Source: Health and Life Newspaper