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Q. Can I eat dried laver (gim) or seaweed soup (miyeokguk) when I have diarrhea?

A.

Seaweed is beneficial because it contains soluble dietary fiber, which absorbs water and helps to bulk up stool. However, please ensure you boil and consume it plainly, without oil.

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미역과 김의 끈적한 성분(알긴산)은 장 점막을 보호하고 독소를 흡착합니다.

거친 채소(김치, 콩나물)보다는 부드러운 해조류가 설사 환자의 장에 훨씬 자극이 덜하고 도움이 됩니다.

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