Stool pH & Colon Cancer
Fermentation of fiber in the gut may help explain the dramatic differences in colorectal cancer incidence around the world.
All Videos for Bowel Movements
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Juicing Removes More than Just Fiber
The majority of polyphenol phytonutrients may be bound to fiber, helping to explain the marked difference in health impacts between whole fruit and fruit juice.
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Childhood Constipation and Cow’s Milk
The elimination of all dairy products was found to cure constipation in up to 100% of kids tested, leading to a resolution of rectal inflammation and complications such as anal fissures.
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Breast Cancer and Constipation
The reason why women who have more frequent bowel movements appear to be at lower risk for breast cancer may be because bile acids absorbed from our intestines concentrate in the breast and have a estrogen-like tumor promoting effect.
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From Table to Able: Combating Disabling Diseases with Food
Dr. Greger has scoured the world’s scholarly literature on clinical nutrition and developed this new presentation based on the latest in cutting-edge research exploring the role diet may play in preventing, arresting, and even reversing some of our leading causes of death and disability.
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Prunes vs. Metamucil vs. Vegan Diet
The average number of bowel movements a week is compared between those eating prunes, those taking a fiber supplement, and those eating a strictly plant-based diet.
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Kiwifruit for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
A kiwifruit intervention was found to improve bowel function in those suffering from irritable bowel syndrome with constipation. This was accomplished without side effects, such as heart attacks and stroke associated with the primary drug prescribed to treat the condition, tegaserod.
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Safest Source of B12
Since foods are effectively a package deal, what’s the best way to get vitamin B12 (cobalamin)?
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Bulking Up on Antioxidants
Even when fiber and fruit and vegetable intake are kept constant, choosing foods richer in antioxidants may increase stool size, which is associated with lower cancer risk.
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Bowels of the Earth
Which country has the largest (and smallest) average stool size?
