Beyond Earthly Meals: Shubhanshu Shukla Reveals The Secrets Of Space Digestion

In a special video message to school students, Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is currently aboard the ISS, explained how the digestive system adapts to microgravity. To stay healthy, astronauts follow a strict gut-care routine that includes probiotics, prebiotics, fiber-rich diets, exercise, vitamin supplements, and regular monitoring of their gut health—starting even before launch.