The formal definition for constipation is ‘Having fewer than three bowel movements per week’. But, did you know that you can have a bowel movement every day and still be constipated? Recent data has shown that a quarter of people worldwide have at one point reported symptoms, suggesting that there is so much more to constipation than simply infrequent bowel movements.In today’s short-ish episode of ZOE Science & Nutrition, Jonathan and Will attempt to dispel some misconceptions about constipation and empower you to have better bowel movements.  Studies referenced in today’s episode: A redefinition of constipation by King’s College London, published in the American Journal of Gastroenterology (2019) hereThe State Of The Nation’s Gut, Love Your Gut hereEpidemiology of constipation in Europe and Oceania: a systematic review from Prichard & Bharucha via BMC Gastroenterol hereRecent advances in understanding and managing chronic constipation from Peppas, Alexiou, Mourtzoukou & Falagas via F1000Research hereIf you want to uncover the right foods for your body, head to joinzoe.com/podcast and get 10% off your personalized nutrition program.Follow ZOE on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoe/Follow Sarah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theguthealthmd/ This podcast was produced by Fascinate Productions.