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 normal food transit time is 36-42 hours, which is considered normal. From 42-48 hours is the high normal and over 54 hours is too much.
Conversely, less than 36 hours is the low normal. I use a simple test in my clinic that the patient can do at home to determine food transit time if they are not positive 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.
Less 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 comprimised immune systems.
The normal diet should contain at least 25 grams of dietary fiber daily, which can be supplied by ample amounts of fruit, vegetables and whole grains. Water consumption should increase to 60 ounces every 24 hours.
Many people don\’t understand what a \”normal\” digestive tract is. If you follow these tips, you will be well on your way to a healthy nutrition diet.
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