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Gut Transit Time: The Hidden Health Metric You Should Track

Gut Transit Time: The Hidden Health Metric You Should Track

by admin | Feb 14, 2025 | Constipation, Health

Nick Ilott, University of Oxford Many of us pay attention to the foods we’re putting in our bodies – asking ourselves whether they’re nutritious and healthy for us. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself how fast this food is moving through your gut? The answer to...

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