How often should we poop?

When stool remains too long in the gut, they start producing toxic proteins, rather than beneficial fatty acids. — Filepic

Everybody poops sometimes, but does it really matter how often?

A new study published July 16 (2024) in the journal Cell Reports Medicine reveals that bowel movement frequency significantly influences physiology and long-term health, with the best outcomes linked with passing stools once or twice a day.