Why does a healthy digestive system help you love life more?

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Digestive system is one of the important parts, performing the function of metabolizing nutrients for the body. Taking good care of the digestive system will help the body stay healthy both physically and mentally, as well as avoid many dangerous diseases.

1. How the digestive system works

The digestive system is responsible for breaking down the structure and absorbing essential nutrients from food, which the body will use for life activities. In order for the absorption process to take place normally, the digestive system has combined activities such as chewing, mechanical crushing and biodegradable enzymes to metabolize nutrients.
The digestive system is operated by many organs in the body such as the throat, esophagus, gallbladder, liver, stomach, small intestine, colon, and rectum. The process of digesting food begins in the mouth with the introduction of food, and ends in the rectum, where substances that cannot be processed by the body are eliminated.
To summarize, the process of digesting food in the body is a long and complex process, operated by the rhythmic coordination of many organs in the body. If you take care of your digestive system not well, it will cause the process of digesting food and absorbing nutrients to be delayed, negatively affecting the body.

2. Why does a healthy digestive system help you love life more?

With the hustle and bustle of today's work and study life, sometimes we forget to take care of ourselves. Typically, an inadequate and varied diet leads to a lack of nutrients, increases the risk of many dangerous diseases, and seriously affects mental health.
Taking good care of the digestive system not only has a positive effect on the intestines, but also helps the body stay healthy and avoid many dangerous diseases related to the digestive system, such as constipation, indigestion, diarrhea, stomach pain, hemorrhoids,... According to statistics, up to 62% of the world's population encounter these diseases at least once a year. Also in this statistic, the researchers also showed that the number of women with digestive system problems is twice as high as that of men. About four out of five participants said they could not resolve their intestinal problems on their own, but needed help from medical professionals. In addition, malnutrition and lack of nutrients are also one of the common diseases in young children if they do not pay attention to their diet. These two diseases are closely related to the gastrointestinal tract and significantly affect the development of the baby.
Besides, many scientists around the world also consider the digestive system as a second brain of the body thanks to its ability to directly affect the activities of the brain, mind and physical health. . In particular, serotonin is a type of hormone that can help the brain relax, bring a feeling of joy, reduce stress. So where is serotonin produced? Up to 95% of the hormone serotonin is produced in the digestive system, specifically in the intestines.

Moreover, eating foods that are good for the digestive system, such as fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains, etc. have also been shown to have the ability to bring about positive emotions. In contrast, processed, high-sugar or fatty foods are both bad for the gut and create negative emotions that affect your mood and life.
Through the above examples, it can be seen the importance of protecting a healthy digestive system to improve the quality of life, both physically and mentally.

3. How to take care of your digestive system to help you stay healthy

To improve the health of the digestive system, you do not necessarily need to take medicine, but you can supplement natural food sources such as:
Drink enough water: Water helps you to be thirsty, reduce fatigue and avoid diseases constipation. You should drink 2-3 liters of water per day to meet the body's needs. Good fats are one of the essential nutrients for the body. Foods containing good fats include fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel), chia seeds, walnuts, flaxseeds, etc. Fiber: A beneficial nutrient for the digestive system. . Soluble fiber will help replenish beneficial bacteria in the intestines, strengthen the immune system and digestive system, prevent bad cholesterol and excess sugar from being absorbed into the bloodstream. Meanwhile, the insoluble fiber will accelerate the unnecessary excess waste from the body. In addition, Glutamine, Probiotic or zinc, ... are also essential nutrients for the digestive system. In short, people should pay special attention to how to take care of their own digestive system. Because when you have a healthy digestive system, your health will be protected and maintained at the best level. On the contrary, if you neglect to take care of your intestines, many bad manifestations will appear scattered throughout the organs of this system. Maintaining digestive health in particular and overall health in general can help us fully enjoy the happy moments in life.

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