Why constipation is common in astronauts
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A new study provides an idea of why constipation is a well-known problem for astronauts in space.
The researchers have examined blood samples from 52 astronauts who have participated in months long missions to the International Space Station.
The study results identified gastrointestinal changes that occur shortly after the astronauts leave Earth and gravity behind.
“We see changes in astronauts’ blood samples that indicate that the gut bacteria begin to ferment protein to a greater
The researchers have examined blood samples from 52 astronauts who have participated in months long missions to the International Space Station.
The study results identified gastrointestinal changes that occur shortly after the astronauts leave Earth and gravity behind.
“We see changes in astronauts’ blood samples that indicate that the gut bacteria begin to ferment protein to a greater
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