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How Well Is Your Gut Working? There’s a Grossly Simple Way to Check. : ScienceAlert

Last updated: February 10, 2025 9:25 pm
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When it comes to our health, we often focus on the nutritional value of the foods we eat. But have you ever considered how quickly your food moves through your digestive system?

The speed at which food travels through your gut is crucial for your overall health and well-being. As food makes its way through the gastrointestinal tract, it encounters specialized organs that break it down, absorb nutrients, and eliminate waste.

Gut motility, or the movement of food through the digestive tract, is influenced by the trillions of bacteria that reside in our gut. These bacteria play a vital role in our immune system and help break down food. In return, they produce metabolites that boost our immune response and aid in digestion.

Without these bacteria and their metabolites, our gut health can suffer, leading to issues like constipation and discomfort. The balance of gut bacteria and the speed of gut transit are closely linked to our overall well-being.

Gut Transit Time

The time it takes for food to move through the gastrointestinal tract varies from person to person. Recent estimates suggest that gut transit time can range from 12 to 73 hours, with the average being around 23-24 hours.

Factors such as genetics, diet, and gut microbiome composition can influence gut transit time. A longer transit time can impact the types of metabolites produced by gut bacteria, potentially leading to health issues like bloating and inflammation.

On the other hand, fast gut transit can result in loose stools and poor nutrient absorption, causing dehydration and other complications. Conditions like anxiety, IBD, and IBS can accelerate gut transit time and lead to diarrhea.

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Testing Gut Speed

An easy at-home test called “the sweetcorn test” can give you an idea of your gut motility. By monitoring how long it takes for sweetcorn to pass through your system, you can assess the speed of your gut transit.

If the sweetcorn passes in less than 12 hours, your gut transit is fast. If it takes around 48 hours or more, your gut transit is slow. Making dietary changes, staying hydrated, and exercising can help improve gut motility and overall digestive health.

By following a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, you can support a healthy gut and keep your digestive system running smoothly. Remember, your gut health is essential for your overall well-being.

Nick Ilott, Senior Researcher and Lead Bioinformatician, The Oxford Centre for Microbiome Studies, University of Oxford

This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here.

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