A member asked:

Will my body retain more fat if im constipated? and does "bowel habits" have anythingg to do with metabolism and/or weight?

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No to both: Constipation typically involves eliminating stool from the colon. Absorption of nutrients occurs in the small intestine which is higher up. So being constipated should not make someone more fat.

Answered 11/23/2013

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