Whether poop speeds through your gut like a bullet train or takes a more smell-the-roses approach could have more profound implications for your overall health than a first glance would suggest.

Frequency is another important indicator of health. Most people poop once a day, but the NHS advises that it’s normal to ...

* Transit time varies by stomach, small intestine, and colon, averaging about 28 hours * Fast transit promotes SCFA-producing microbes; slow transit favors protein //fermentation * Simple lifestyle ...