The Journey of Digestion: Starting in the Mouth

Digestion is a complex process that begins the moment food enters your mouth. It’s the first step in transforming food into nutrients that fuel your body and eliminate waste.

The mouth isn’t just the start of digestion—it’s a critical step that determines the efficiency of the entire process.

Proper chewing and mixing of food with saliva set the stage for better digestion and nutrient absorption later. Skipping this step by eating too quickly or poorly chewing food can lead to indigestion, bloating, and nutrient malabsorption.

From the mouth, the bolus continues its journey through the digestive tract, encountering powerful acids, enzymes, and bacteria that further process and absorb nutrients. This initial step, though brief, is the foundation of the digestive journey that fuels and sustains your body.

Categoría:

Salud 

Organización:

BP Healthy Lifestyle Management

Escrito por:

Betty Pheto

Ubicación:

South Africa