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The stool corresponds to the residues of our digestion. Their frequency varies according to our diet, our level of hydration or even our physical activity. And it has a key role: the frequency of stool not only influences our intestinal health via microbiota, but also the accumulation of blood toxins as researchers from an American study remind you. However, these toxins can gradually damage our organs and promote the appearance of chronic diseases.
In their study, they followed more than 1,400 healthy adults. Each participant answered a detailed questionnaire on his transit, food, physical activity and mental state (history of anxiety and depression). The researchers also removed blood and stool samples to analyze the intestinal microbiota and detect the possible presence of toxins in the blood. They analyzed the frequency of the stools of each volunteer and classified them into four categories: “constipation” (≤ 2 stool per week), “bass-normale” (3 to 6 stool per week), “high-normal” (1 to 3 stool per day) and “diarrhea” (4 stools or more per day).
Constipation was accompanied by microbiota imbalance and an accumulation of toxins in the blood, which weakens the kidneys and can increase the risk of long -term chronic diseases. Conversely, diarrhea associates with a depletion of the microbiota, significant inflammation of the intestinal sphere and an increased risk of inflammatory and cardiovascular diseases. According to the researchers, the ideal profile is the one that corresponds to a “high-normal” frequency, a passage to the saddle one to three times a day. This group has better renal and metabolic health.
To preserve a good rhythm of the stools and protect the organs, scientists underline in the journal “Cell Reports Medicine”, “The importance of food changes and common sense lifestyle, such as increasing the consumption of fruits and vegetables, which can help normalize the frequency of stool and reduce the associated risks”.
