Functions of the Colon
March 8, 2008 by cucs · Leave a Comment
Understanding the functions of the colon and what it needs to function well is a good first step towards a healthy colon.
Also called the “large intestine,” the colon is part of the digestive system, the system that nourishes and protects our bodies. It comes after the small intestine (into which food from the stomach flows) and before the rectum (in which stools are stored before being excreted through the anus). The colon is about five feet (1.5 meters) long and 2.5 inches in diameter. (Learn more about the anatomy of the colon.)
