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The Pitfalls of Constant Snacking: Understanding the Migrating Motor Complex

Analysis by Ashley Armstrong

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  • The Migrating Motor Complex (MMC) is a crucial digestive process that cleans the gut between meals, typically occurring every 1.5 to 3 hours when not eating. Constant snacking disrupts the MMC cycle, potentially leading to incomplete digestive cleaning, bacterial overgrowth, and reduced enzyme and bile secretion

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