"Just eating it will send you straight to the bathroom"… 3 foods that are known to irritate the intestines

It is incredibly embarrassing when the moment comes that you suddenly feel the urge to run to the restroom. It is even more awkward when the signs of unbearable stomach pain strike, especially in an important situation. If you have a sensitive stomach, you can't help but fear this situation even more. Let's look at foods that cause a straight trip to the bathroom.

 

 

coffee It contains a component called chlorogenic acid, a type of polyphenol. This component promotes gastric acid secretion, accelerating the digestion process. When food moves down to the intestines quickly, it triggers the urge to defecate.

The Korean Society for the Study of Obesity also advises that drinking coffee after a meal helps digestion by stimulating metabolism. Although it aids digestion, consuming it excessively and too frequently can hinder proper digestion and place a burden on the stomach. The caffeine and fatty acids in coffee can also irritate the digestive tract and potentially cause inflammation. It is advisable to avoid excessive coffee consumption if your intestines are weakened.

alcohol

 

Drinking heavily the day before can lead to suffering from frequent bowel movements, going beyond mere stomach discomfort. When alcohol is absorbed into the body, it irritates the villi of the intestinal mucosa. These villi absorb nutrients and moisture from food within the intestines. If this function weakens, the stool becomes loose. Alcohol also negatively affects bowel movements by blocking the secretion of digestive fluids, such as bile, which hinders proper digestion.

 

In particular, high-alcohol beverages can stimulate the villi of the intestinal mucosa more strongly, potentially inducing diarrhea. Fermented drinks such as beer and makgeolli have a higher sugar content than regular alcohol, which stimulates bowel movements and causes loose stools. If you must drink alcohol, you should drink plenty of water to dilute the alcohol in your body as much as possible. You should also be careful with greasy snacks like fried chicken or pizza, as they can further irritate the intestines.

 

Foods rich in dietary fiber

 

Vegetables and fruits are high in dietary fiber and water content, and are rich in various vitamins. Even though they are good for the body, foods high in dietary fiber can cause abdominal pain and diarrhea in people with weak intestines. Dietary fiber is an indigestible macromolecule that is not digested by the body and is excreted unchanged. Once it reaches the intestines, it promotes colonic movement, shortening the time it takes for stool to pass through the colon and increasing the volume of bowel movements.

 

For this reason, while dietary fiber is known to be effective for constipation, excessive consumption by individuals with weak intestines, such as those with irritable bowel syndrome, can actually lead to frequent trips to the restroom. For instance, eating too many prunes can cause diarrhea and abdominal pain. Prunes contain 7g of dietary fiber per 100g, which is about three times that of an apple. An appropriate amount of prunes softens stool and increases its volume, thereby alleviating constipation. However, it is necessary to start by eating 1 to 3 pieces a day and adjust the intake based on the reaction. Extra caution is required when consuming concentrated prune juice, such as avoiding consumption before going out.

⟨3-Line Summary⟩

The chlorogenic acid in coffee promotes gastric acid secretion, so excessive consumption should be avoided if you have a weak digestive system.

The alcohol in alcohol irritates the villi of the intestinal mucosa, causing stools to become loose and inducing diarrhea.

Dietary fiber helps relieve constipation, but people with sensitive intestines should be careful of abdominal pain and diarrhea.

 

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