Stages of Digestion: From First Bite to Elimination
Stages of Digestion: From First Bite to Elimination
Why Suboptimal Digestion Can Affect All Other Systems, Yet Is Often Overlooked
Food only feeds the body if the gut can break it down and absorb it, and the leftover waste needs a way out. When one step falters, it can have ripple effects throughout the body, even to places that seem unrelated, such as mood, skin, hormones, and immune system. Since approximately 61% of Americans report digestive symptoms at least once weekly [1], many more may have asymptomatic suboptimal digestion that show up in other body systems.
Restoring digestion is therefore an essential part of any health-building program, especially when nutrient levels are involved. While diet and lifestyle do most of the work, supplements play a supporting role.
