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Why Isn't Corn Digestible?
Why Isn't Corn Digestible?
Sarah Jenkins••7 min read
The body cannot digest corn
Corn is high in cellulose, which is an insoluble fiber
insoluble fiber
Too much fiber in the diet can cause bloating, gas, and constipation. A person can relieve this discomfort by increasing their fluid intake, exercising, and making dietary changes. These uncomfortable side effects of excessive fiber can occur when someone eats more than 70 grams (g) of fiber a day.
that the body cannot digest. However, the body breaks down the other components of corn. Chewing corn for longer can also help the digestive system break down cellulose walls to access more of the nutrients.
Is corn hard on your digestive system?
Corn. Too much of anything is bad for digestion, but corn in large amounts can lead to significant gastrointestinal symptoms because of its high cellulose content. The human digestive tract cannot break down cellulose.
Why does corn not dissolve in stomach acid?
"This is because corn contains cellulose and we don't have the enzyme necessary to break it down fully during digestion," she explained.
Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.
