The truth about the appendix is they aren’t really sure what it does. I couldn’t gain a pound until my appendix was removed.
On the other hand, I have difficulty gaining weight my entire life and haven’t had an appendix since I was 18 month old.
The Appendix is not considered a vestigial organ.
As published in several peer reviewed journals by researchers from Duke University Medical Center, the function of the Appendix is to provide a back up supply of healthy digestive flora to guard against cholera and other digestive disorders and diseases.
Without a healthy gut microflora, the ability to breakdown and digest food is impaired.
http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/thats-no-vestigial-organ-thats-my-a-09-08-24/