{"id":28941,"date":"2022-02-14T16:46:19","date_gmt":"2022-02-14T21:46:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=28941"},"modified":"2022-03-28T12:30:14","modified_gmt":"2022-03-28T16:30:14","slug":"healthy-digestive-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/healthy-digestive-system\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Signs You Have A Healthy Digestive System"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our bodies have so many systems that are working 24\/7, many of which we are blissfully unaware of, like our heart pumping blood to our organs or our brain firing neurons to our muscles. Others, however, we\u2019re reminded of all the time. Take our digestive system, for example: Every time we eat something, experience a stomach ache, or have a bowel movement, it&#8217;s a reminder that our<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> digestive tract is working hard.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cOur digestive system\u2019s main function is to process what we put in our mouths so that nutrients\u2014water, carbohydrates, protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals\u2014gain access to our circulation and from there to our cells,\u201d explains <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chs.asu.edu\/david-clarke\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">David Clarke<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, M.D., President of the Psychophysiologic Disorders Association, Clinical Assistant Professor of Gastroenterology Emeritus at OHSU. \u201cAdditionally, the system works to keep toxins and harmful organisms confined to, and then eliminated from, our bowels along with other indigestible waste.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Luckily, the GI tract has this function pretty down pat, so most of us experience bowel movements that fall under the range of normal. Normal, however, varies significantly from person to person, with the average ranging from about once every three days to three times in one day. \u201cThe frequency depends on many factors, including how much water is consumed and the amount of fiber in the diet,\u201d says Dr. Clarke. When our bowel habits fall out of the normal range, a slew of symptoms tends to follow, including cramps and aches, constipation, or loose stools to name a few, he explains.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re wondering if you&#8217;ve got a healthy digestive system, look for these key signs to rest assured that everything is working in proper order.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Your bathroom Habits Are Regular<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone&#8217;s got their own frequency, but take note if you&#8217;re going number two fewer or more times than every other day. It may not indicate a problem within the digestive tract, especially if you&#8217;ve always kept the same pattern, but be wary of sudden changes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infrequent bowel movements may be the result of poor nutrition, lack of physical activity, and dehydration, according to Matan BenDavid, M.D., upper gastrointestinal surgeon and co-founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exeromedical.com\/\">Exero Medical<\/a>. \u201cMore concerning causes can be related to infectious causes, inflammatory bowel disease, and cancer, so if there are persistent symptoms, consult a physician.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/constipation-causes\/\"><b>7 Possible Reasons Why You Just Can&#8217;t Go<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Your poop is a normal color and consistency<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to color for people with a healthy digestive system, normal can range from anything between brown and green. However, frequent black or bloody stool can indicate bleeding along the GI tract, warns Dr. BenDavid. \u201cAdditionally, pale or foamy stool may indicate a biliary obstruction.\u201d Any of these signs should warrant a prompt investigation by a medical professional.\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. You feel &#8217;emptied&#8217; after a bowel movement<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re still feeling full after going to the bathroom\u2014like you\u2019re &#8216;backed up&#8217;\u2014this isn\u2019t a good sign, according to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mdmercy.com\/find-a-doctor\/elinor-zhou-md\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elinor Zhou<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, M.D., gastroenterologist at Mercy Medical Center, Institute for Digestive Health &amp; Liver Disease. \u201cIt\u2019s likely a sign of constipation and can indicate that you do not have enough fiber and hydration in your diet,\u201d she says. \u201cIf adding fiber and fluids to your diet does not help, an over-the-counter constipation medication, such as Miralax, can be helpful.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/psyllium-husks-powder-12-oz-powder\/vs-1654\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psyllium husks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may help, too. They are the most common of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/fiber-blend-300-capsules\/vs-1191\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">soluble and insoluble fiber blend<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> supplements. This form of fiber has been shown to help alleviate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mountsinai.org\/health-library\/supplement\/psyllium#:~:text=Many%20well%2Ddesigned%20studies%20have,%2C%20Europe%2C%20and%20North%20America\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">constipation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and contribute to a healthy digestive system.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find yourself relying on constipation meds frequently, however, she recommends seeking the help of your primary care provider or gastroenterologist for further recommendations.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Read More: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/fiber-supplements\/\"><b>Should You Take A Fiber Supplement? Here Are Your Options<\/b><\/a><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Your glucose levels are in check<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When following up with your primary care provider as part of routine blood tests, blood sugar and a lipid profile are usually examined. \u201cA good fasting glucose level and lipid profile indicate that your diet with your gastrointestinal system are working well from a metabolic point of view,\u201d says Dr. BenDavid. \u201cA high glucose level may indicate diabetes or impaired fasting glucose levels, while a very low glucose level with hypoglycaemic events may be related to dumping syndrome, mostly seen in people who had surgical alterations to their upper gastrointestinal tract, or to insulinoma, a mostly benign tumor in the pancreas.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. You don\u2019t suffer from bouts of diarrhea\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bouts of diarrhea can be due to multiple reasons, including lactose intolerance, other food component intolerances, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel disease, to name a few, explains Dr. Zhou. \u201cYou shouldn\u2019t suffer from it but rather discuss these symptoms with your medical provider, who can further investigate and may consider a referral to a gastroenterologist if the reason is unclear,\u201d she says.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our bodies have so many systems that are working 24\/7, many of which we are blissfully unaware of, like our heart pumping blood to our organs or our brain firing neurons to our muscles. Others, however, we\u2019re reminded of all the time. 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