Digestive system appreciation

 

Why?

Digestion is important for breaking down food into nutrients, which the body uses for energy, growth, and cell repair. Food and drink must be changed into smaller molecules of nutrients before the blood absorbs them and carries them to cells throughout the body. Digestive System gets nutrients (good) from food and hands it over to the blood and Circulatory System then carries those nutrients where they need to go. Then, Filters out waste from food and pushes it through intestines and out the body.

For every ten adults in the world, four suffer from functional gastrointestinal disorders of varying severity. This is shown by a study of more than 73,000 people in 33 countries. Gastrointestinal diseases affect the gastrointestinal (GI) tract from the mouth to the anus. Other than that, Gastrointestinal problems are common, especially in endurance athletes, and often impair performance or subsequent recovery. Generally, studies suggest that 30–50 % of athletes experience such complaints

Factors

•       Low fiber diet and not drinking enough water

•       Stressed out

•       Eating a lot of dairy food

•       Inactive lifestyle

•       Aging

Prevention

•       Chew food thoroughly, and don't overeat.

•       Get plenty of fluids.

•       Eat a variety of foods that contain dietary fibre.

•       Limit your intake of fats .

•       Avoid raw shellfish.

•       Exercise daily.

•       Take proper supplements (probiotics)

•       Wash your hands with soap and water or hand sanitizer before preparing food and eating.