Optimizing Digestive Health: Key Factors

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Why is digestion important?

Digestion is important because your body needs nutrients from food and drink to work properly and stay healthy. Proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, and water are nutrients. Your digestive system breaks nutrients into parts small enough for your body to absorb and use for energy, growth, and cell repair.

What is a digestive problem?

The digestive system helps your body absorb essential nutrients and is responsible for getting rid of waste. Digestion problems can mean more than unwanted symptoms. Minor problems that are left untreated can lead to more serious, chronic illnesses. Because there are so many different types of digestion problems, you might mistakenly dismiss them.

How does the digestive system work?

The digestive system is a group of organs that work together to change the food you eat into the energy and nutrients your body needs. After you consume food and liquids, the digestive system breaks them down into their basic parts: carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and vitamins.

What Is Digestive Health

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