Here's some facts about feces, that you probably didn't know
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🥦 Your diet decides the color
The color of your stool can change based on what you eat. Beets can turn it red, spinach makes it green, and blueberries might give it a blueish tint—nature’s food dye in action!
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⏳ Your gut has a schedule
A normal digestive system should have a routine. If you're going at the same time every day, bravo! Your gut's in rhythm!
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💨 Gas is totally normal!
The average person passes gas anywhere from 10 to 20 times a day. It's merely your digestive system being all workhorse and breaking down the food. Don't be embarrassed, then!
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🚀 Speed matters
It takes about 24 to 72 hours for food to travel from your mouth to the exit. If things move too fast or too slow, your body might be trying to tell you something!
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🐼 Even animals have unique digestion
Koalas produce cube-shaped droppings (yes, really!), while rabbits re-digest their own to absorb extra nutrients. The animal kingdom is full of wild digestive tricks!
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💦Drink up
Adequate water helps everything keep on moving. Dehydration can cause stools to become harder, so if something doesn't feel quite right… maybe it's time for a glass of water!
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🦠Your gut is home to a lot of life
There are trillions of bacteria living in your intestines, hard at work digesting food and keeping your digestive system healthy. You've got a tiny, invisible army working for you inside!
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🌍Your gut is unique, like a fingerprint
Your gut microbiome is unique to you, so your digestion is as unique as you are. Even identical twins have different gut bacteria!
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💩Your gut is busy when you're dreaming
Your digestive system stays active even when you’re resting. That’s why many people feel the urge to go in the morning—it’s your body’s way of starting the day fresh!