What Your Poop Is Telling You About Your Gut Health 💩

(Yes, We’re Talking About It.)

One of the fastest and simplest ways to evaluate your gut health doesn’t require a test, a supplement, or a doctor’s visit.

It requires a quick look in the toilet.

While it may not be a popular topic, your bowel movements are one of the most honest indicators of how well your digestive system is functioning.

🚫 Common Does NOT Mean Normal

Constipation and diarrhea are incredibly common — but they are not normal.

A healthy gut typically produces one to three full, satisfying bowel movements per day. Some people go once every few days and consider that “normal” simply because it’s what they’ve always experienced. Unfortunately, that does not reflect optimal human health.

Your digestive system is designed to move waste through efficiently, consistently, and comfortably.

✅ What a Healthy Bowel Movement Looks Like

Ideally, a healthy bowel movement is:

• Smooth

• Brown

• Banana-shaped 🍌

• Easy to pass

• Easy to clean up

• Mild or minimal odor

It may float briefly, but it should naturally sink over time.

🚨 Signs Your Gut May Need Support

Your stool can provide clues about how well your body is breaking down food:

• Pellet-like or pebble stools that sink quickly may indicate

  • Poor protein digestion

  • Slowed gut function

• Greasy, slimy, or floating stools may suggest

  • Difficulty digesting fats

  • Fats becoming rancid instead of properly broken down

  • Residue left behind after bowel movements

These patterns don’t mean something is “wrong” with you — they simply signal that your digestive system may need support.

💨 What About Gas?

Gas is completely normal, especially after eating raw vegetables like:

• Broccoli

• Brussels sprouts

• Cauliflower

  
  

Healthy gas should be relatively odorless.

However, strong sulfur or rotten-egg smells are often a clue that protein digestion is not occurring efficiently.

🌱 The Good News

Digestive function can often be supported through:

• Healthy lifestyle habits

• Proper nutrition

• Targeted supplementation

When your gut works well, everything works better — from energy and immunity to mood and overall wellness.

If you’ve normalized digestive symptoms for years, it may be time to ask a better question:

“Is this common… or is it optimal?”