Answer:
There are some pros and cons of having the digestion be slower and over distance than quicker and over a shorter distance with slightly less absorption:
Pros:
- Slower digestion leads to better hydration.
- More efficient metabolization of the food as nutrients are absorbed properly while in fast digestion the absorption of nutrients is less.
- Slower digestion and over a distance helps to maintain weight and prevent diseases.
- Slower digestion provide greater satisfaction with the meals
Cons:
- Slow digestion can lead to abdominal bloating.
- Sometimes a person may feel lack energy and unintentionally gain weight.
- slow digestion can negatively impact bowel movement.
- Slow digestion can cause gastroparesis.
Hence, slower digestion has both pros and cons.
