The ultimate guide to constipation

The ultimate guide to constipation

Author: ZOE February 9, 2023 Duration: 21:13
The formal definition for constipation is ‘Having fewer than three bowel movements per week’. But, did you know that you can have a bowel movement every day and still be constipated? Recent data has shown that a quarter of people worldwide have at one point reported symptoms, suggesting that there is so much more to constipation than simply infrequent bowel movements. In today’s short-ish episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Will attempt to dispel some misconceptions about constipation and empower you to have better bowel movements.   Studies referenced in today’s episode:  A redefinition of constipation by King’s College London, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology (2019) here The State Of The Nation’s Gut, Love Your Gut here Epidemiology of constipation in Europe and Oceania: a systematic review from Prichard & Bharucha via BMC Gastroenterol here Recent advances in understanding and managing chronic constipation from Peppas, Alexiou, Mourtzoukou & Falagas via F1000Research here Download our FREE guide — Top 10 Tips to Live Healthier: https://zoe.com/freeguide Follow ZOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe/ Follow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/  This podcast was produced by Fascinate Productions.

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