After Colon Surgery, Chew Gum
Easy Health Options Staff | Feb 07, 2012 | Comments 0
Chewing gum after you have colon surgery can help you recover faster. A study at St. Mary’s Hospital in London found that after an operation on the GI tract, patients who chewed gum at least three times a day recovered intestinal function faster than non-chewers.
In this study, researchers examined people who had had all or part of their colons removed. They discovered that chewing gum seemed to stimulate nerves in the digestive system, triggered the release of gastrointestinal hormones and increased the production of saliva and secretions from the pancreas.
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