3663: Blue Poop Test, Red Beets & Gut Transit Time, EBV Antibodies, Gastric Bypass, Mandibular Tori, Saliva in AM (HouseCall)

Feb 15, 2026

They discuss using red beets and a blue food coloring test to estimate gut transit time. They interpret EBV antibody patterns and consider reactivation versus false positives. They cover nutritional strategies and testing after gastric bypass. They explore causes of mandibular tori and suggest mineral and lifestyle supports. They explain reasons for waking up with excess saliva and possible fixes.

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ADVICE

Use Beets To Check Gut Transit

Use beets to estimate gut transit: expect red stool in ~12–24 hours for normal transit.
If color appears <12 hours transit is fast; >36–48 hours suggests slow transit and possible constipation.

ADVICE

Blue Food Coloring Transit Test

Do the blue poop test (blue food coloring) the same way to confirm transit time if preferred.
Interpret results the same: <12 hours too fast, 12–24 hours good, >36 hours slow.

INSIGHT

Interpreting EBV Antibody Patterns

Positive EBV VCA IgM plus IgG with negative early antigen and EBNA usually indicates reactivation rather than a false positive.
IgG can linger for months or years and doesn't always mean active symptomatic infection.

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