DIFFERENCES BETWEEN HUMAN AND CARNIVORE • Human intestine: 9 times of the body length and weak hydrochloric acid • Carnivore intestine: Up to 3 times the body length and strong hydrochloric acid • Based on our teeth and intestines, humans are designed to eat mostly FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND NUTS and […]
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7. RECTUM Last but not definitely least! When the descending colon becomes full of stool or feces, it empties its contents into the rectum to begin the process of elimination. Although the rectum is a small organ, it is a very important one with a critical function. Imagine if the […]
6. LARGE INTESTINE, COLON Food transit time in the large intestine 30–40 hrs. The colon absorbs water and minerals. The colon´s microflora/bacteria helps digestion, promotes vital nutrient production, maintains pH (acid-base) balance and prevents the proliferation of harmful bacteria. Gut microbiota is the absolute cornerstone of our health. These healthy […]
5B. PANCREAS, LIVER AND GALLBLADDER • The pancreas secretes enzymes that break down protein, fat, and carbohydrates within the food we eat. • The liver purifies the blood coming from the small intestine and it makes/secretes bile. • The gallbladder stores bile. • Bile helps with digestion and eliminates waste […]
4. STOMACH Food transit time in stomach is 4 to 5 hours. The stomach holds, mixes and grinds the food within its strong muscular walls. The stomach secretes important enzymes and acid, so that the process of breaking down the food can continue. After stomach digestion, the consistency of food […]
2. THROAT (PHARYNX) The throat (pharynx) is a muscular tube that runs from the back of your nose down into your neck. It contains three (3) sections: the nasopharynx, oropharynx and laryngopharynx, which is also called the hypopharynx. 3. ESOPHAGUS (FOOD PIPE) The esophagus is a muscular tube extending from […]
Digestion, what a masterpiece and gift from our Creator! Digestion is crucial for the body, so in order to understand just the basics, let´s take a look at the route food has to go through in your system. Digestion´s job is to break down the food gradually into smaller components […]
