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How the Digestive System Changes with Age
Dec 30, 2024
People of every age experience digestive issues from time to time, but as we get older, annoyances like constipation, diarrhea and gas can become increasingly common. Aspects of our physical health change naturally with age, but poor diet, reduced digestive enzymes, and unbalanced gastrointestinal flora can wreak havoc on both our digestive and immune systems. Because of this, the rest of the body (including the brain) not only miss out on vital nutrients but also absorbs toxins that can adversely affect many different areas of the body.