Understanding Gut Transit Time and Its Impact on Health
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Times of India
Gut transit time, the duration for food to pass through the gastrointestinal tract, averages around 28 hours in healthy adults with significant individual variability influenced by diet, lifestyle, and hormonal factors. Understanding and optimizing transit time through diet, hydration, and activity can promote gut health, microbial balance, and overall well-being.