Jan 31, 2023 · Flaxseed is commonly used to improve digestive health or relieve constipation. Flaxseed may also help lower total blood cholesterol and low-density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol …

Oct 12, 2023 · Undigested food in stool generally isn't a problem unless it's accompanied by other symptoms.

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Dec 24, 2025 · Dietary fiber offers many health benefits. Here's how to include more in your diet.

Apr 25, 2025 · Probiotics and prebiotics are two parts of food that may support gut health. Probiotics are specific living microorganisms, most often bacteria or yeast that help the body digest food or help …

Gastroparesis is a condition in which the muscles in the stomach don't move food as they should for it to be digested. Most often, muscles contract to send food through the digestive tract. But with …

Dec 21, 2024 · Some people have health conditions such as celiac disease that cause problems when they eat gluten. If your healthcare professional recommends a gluten-free diet to manage your …

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Dec 19, 2024 · Acidophilus, also called Lactobacillus acidophilus, is a bacterium found in the mouth, intestine and vagina. It's used as a probiotic. Probiotics are live microorganisms meant to keep or …

Jan 30, 2024 · Certain indigestible carbohydrates found in sugar-free foods, such as sorbitol, mannitol and xylitol, also may result in increased gas. Eat fewer fatty foods. Fat slows digestion, giving food …