ReversABLE 112: The Science of Poop: What Yours is Telling You About Your Health
Oct 1, 2024
A playful dive into what your stool reveals about gut, liver, heart and hormone health. Short descriptions cover ideal bowel form, textures from hard to watery, and what floating or oily stools mean. Color, smell and visible components are decoded. Practical signs to watch in each movement and when to pursue testing are highlighted.
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Inflammation Disrupts Transit Both Ways
- Inflammation can produce either very slow or very fast bowel transit times.
- Rapid transit prevents proper breakdown and absorption, causing loose, frequent stools.
Why Stools Float Or Sink
- Sinking, dense stools usually mean proper digestion and absorption.
- Floating, airy, or oily stools suggest gas, bacterial overgrowth, or fat malabsorption linked to liver/gallbladder issues.
Color Reveals Bile And Transit Issues
- Stool color reflects bile and transit: green often signals fast transit or excess bile.
- Pale or clay-colored stools suggest lack of bile from liver/gallbladder obstruction.