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Functional Dyspepsia
Functional Dyspepsia

Q. Does eating slowly really help digestion?

A.

Eating slowly increases saliva production and helps you feel full, which prevents overeating. Spend at least 20 minutes on your meal.

📝 Detailed Answer

빨리 먹으면 음식이 충분히 씹히지 않고, 위장에 큰 부담을 줍니다.

  • 침 분비 증가: 아밀라아제로 탄수화물 1차 소화
  • 포만감: 뇌가 포만 신호를 받는 데 20분 소요
  • 위 부담 감소: 잘 씹힌 음식은 소화 효소 접촉 면적 증가
💡 실천 방법

한 입에 30번 씹기, 젓가락 내려놓고 먹기, TV 끄고 식사에 집중하기를 시도해보세요.

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