Eating fast

[Jabag11]

Will eating too fast eventually become detrimental in any way?


I know this sounds like a no brainer but I have been eating to fast for the past 6 months, just here and there, like 5-8 times a week I will eat my meals to fast to the point where my stomach kind of hurts afterwards. But I always feel better within 20 minutes.

And so I ask, can doing this cause any long term, and I guess short term problems with my body? and if so, what?

p.s. I'm not over weight or have "eating problems' i just eat too fast lol

i'm 19 and male

[FurballsMom]

Yes.  Chewing your food well is an essential part of the digestion process.  Mercola has said that not chewing well and eating too fast has a detrimental effect on the balance of digestive enzymes.

[mammo]

Eating too fast makes it harder for your stomach to digest the food because it's not been chewed well, and causes gas on your stomach.  I don't think it will cause any problems, but try to slow down a bit.  Take care.