DIGESTION: HOW IT WORKS & HOW TO OPTIMIZE IT

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Proper digestion is vital for nutrient absorption, energy production, waste release and much more

The problem is, due to lifestyle, modern environment and lack of knowledge, poor digestion is very common

In this thread I’ll take a look at how it works and how you can improve it

Digestion is the process both mechanically and chemically breaking down food so it can be absorbed in the bloodstream.

It begins when the food enters your mouth and you begin to chew.

Your teeth start to grind down food and your saliva begins to digest starches & bind chewed food into a slippery bolus that easily slides through your esophagus.

No digestion actually occurs in the esophagus, but it will then enter the stomach for more breakdown.

Glands in the stomach lining make stomach acid and enzymes, and the muscles of your stomach mix the food with these digestive juices.

Your small intestine makes digestive juice and mixes with juices produced in the liver and pancreas to complete the breakdown of food.