Dr. Shinya’s 7 Key Principles of a Gut-Healthy Diet
As one of the premier gastroenterologists of our time, Dr. Hiromi Shinya bases his dietary philosophy on a unique perspective of his experience in examining the intestines of over 300,000 patients. Dr. Shinya was the medical pioneer of the endoscopic removal of precancerous polyps from the colon. This technique revolutionized medicine making it far safer than the invasive major abdominal surgery used prior. Although Dr. Shinya made major contributions to surgical treatment, his true passion was the relationship between diet and intestinal health. It led him to the discovery of the important role that both food and digestive enzymes play in overall digestive health. What constitutes a gut-healthy diet? Let’s talk a look at the key principles Dr. Shinya...
What are Digestive Enzymes?
Every time you eat, your body makes its own digestives enzymes to breakdown food into smaller molecules. These molecules are then absorbed into the body; aka, what is essential to sustaining your livelihood However, sometimes the body does not produce sufficient enzymes. This leads to undigested food being digested or fermented by the microbiome, which can lead to indigestion, gas, bloating, and either constipation or diarrhea. Why do some people experience digestive problems? The reality is that many people suffering from digestive issues may not be secreting or consuming enough active digestive enzymes. Digestive complaints affect nearly one in three adults in the United States. Some of the reasons for the insufficient secretion of digestive enzymes are...