Q What is the relationship between processed foods and childhood obesity?
A The excess sugar and fat in processed foods damage the digestive system and promote phlegm accumulation.
Detailed Answer
The high-sugar and high-fat content in processed foods impairs the digestive and absorptive function of the spleen and stomach. In Korean medicine, this process is understood to generate damp-heat and accumulate phlegm, leading to childhood obesity.
Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective
Combining formulas that strengthen digestive function with improved dietary habits can reduce the very formation of phlegm.
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