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Are Your Bowel Movements Predicting Your Health?

  • July 17, 2024

Research from the Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) reveals a significant link between bowel movement frequency and long-term health. Analyzing data from over 1,400 healthy adults, the study found that regular bowel movements, specifically one to two times daily, correlate with a healthier gut microbiome and reduced risk of chronic diseases. Participants were categorized by bowel movement frequency, showing that those in the "Goldilocks zone" of one to two times daily had better gut bacteria...