Why does corn come out whole in your stool, even when you chew it?

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Doctors explain why corn kernels often pass through digestion intact

Gastroenterologists say the visible corn in stool is usually the kernel’s indigestible outer shell, or pericarp, made of tough cellulose that humans lack enzymes to break down. While the inside of the ...
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Study Finds Microplastics In Bile: What This Digestive Fluid Does In Your Body

Microplastics are small particles that are a byproduct of plastics that are used in everyday life. Be it for food storage or making water portable in a vessel, people tend to underestimate where the ...

Fiber’s structural integrity keeps plants strong – and its indigestibility keeps your digestive system healthy

If you’re over the age of 10, the World Health Organization recommends that you consume at least 25 grams of fiber every day.