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Thursday, December 24, 2009

A Healthy Eating Plan Avoids Constipation

By Dr. Gary Gendron

Digestive problems, particularly constipation is rampant! Look around at your grocery store or pharmacy to see aisles of non-prescription laxatives.

Most people, who believe they suffer from constipation, really have a delayed transit time.

Many people have a problem, and don't even realize, because they were told "whatever is normal for you is right."

This is false! Bowel movement frequency problems will cause to diseases such as cancer, hypertension, gall bladder disease, hemorrhoids, etc.

The ideal food transit time is 36-42 hours, which is considered average. From 42-48 hours is the above normal and over 54 hours is excessive.

Conversely, less than 36 hours is the low normal. I use a simple test in my office that the patient can do at home to determine food transit time if they are not sure what it is.

Transit time is a measure of how much time food material spends in your intestinal system. Excessive time in the intestinal tract, as in constipation and infrequent bowel movement, allow waste products and the absorption of these toxins into the body's circulatory system. Cholesterol that was taken out of the body now stands a good chance of being reabsorbed and reaching pathological high levels.

Diminished time in the intestinal tract, as in diarrhea or frequent bowel movements, is usually an indication of protein or fat malabsorption syndromes. These persons are frequently underweight and have poorly functioning immune systems.

The daily diet should contain at least 25 grams of dietary fiber, which can be supplied by ample amounts of fruit, vegetables and whole grains. Water consumption should be improved to 60 ounces a day.

Many people don't realize what a "normal" digestive tract is. If you follow these suggestions, you will be well on your way to a healthy nutrition diet. - 17269

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