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Peristalsis

Meaning

Peristalsis is the involuntary, coordinated, and rhythmic wave-like contractions of the smooth muscle that lines the walls of the hollow tubular organs, most prominently the esophagus, stomach, and intestines. This continuous muscular action is the essential physiological mechanism responsible for the efficient, unidirectional propulsion of ingested food and waste products through the entire digestive tract. Efficient peristalsis is a non-negotiable component of High-Performance Digestion and prevents luminal stasis and subsequent microbial dysbiosis.