NUTR 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Hiatus Hernia, Short-Chain Fatty Acid
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Stools are infrequent or hard to pass. How infrequent is infrequent: anywhere between once a day and once every week can be normal. Why does it happen: stress, travel, aging, drugs, nerve disorders, lack of exercise, low fibre intake, low fluid intake. Eat lots of fibre: provides bulk, holds onto water. Drink lots of water (or other liquids: keeps everything soft, hot liquids help. ), viruses, parasites: stress, medications, food intolerances (lactose, fructose, sorbitol) Can i eat differently to prevent/treat diarrhea: probiotics may help! Foods that contain live bacteria or yeasts: yogurt, kefir, soy yogurt, miso. Do not always have to be found in food could be found in a supplement format. Have been shown to decrease duration of diarrhea and prevent diarrhea caused by antibiotics. May help prevent other diseases??: lactose intolerance; food allergies. Help fight harmful bacteria and viruses, among others. Make short chain fatty acids, improve gi health: help fight bad bacteria, viruses, etc.
