Health issues related to defaecation

Functions of fibre in defaecation

• stimulate peristalsis

• absorb and expel toxic substances

• regulate the absorption of glucose especially for diabetes mellitus patients

• increase the population of beneficial bacteria in the large intestine

This can prevent health problems such as constipation, colon cancer, rectum cancer and haemorrhoids.

Intake of a large amount of water ensures that faeces stay soft and move easily along the large intestine to aid defaecation.