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Blood tests reveal why astronauts get constipated in space
sciencedaily.com · 11h · first report
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Spaceflight may dramatically change the gut within weeks, causing bacteria to break down more protein as food moves more slowly through the intestines. The shift could help explain astronaut constipation and may have wider effects on health, making it an important concern for future missions to Mars.
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- Astronauts Tend to Get Constipated in Space, a Blood Test May Reveal Why
discovermagazine.com · 2h
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