Crapping is an essential phase of the body’s natural detoxification process - it clears indigestible dietary fiber, excess bacteria, metabolic waste and bile acids. Much has been said about what makes a healthy dump - generally, it should be medium to dark brown, soft but firm and resemble a smooth log. Everything from your diet and fluid intake to your gut bacteria and medication use influences the shape, color and consistency of your waste.
How often should a healthy person poop? It’s more often than you might think! “Three times a day to three times a week is the broad normal range, but one to two solid poops per day seems tied to the healthiest gut microbiome and the fewest toxins in your blood,” Malibu gastroenterologist Dr. Sabine Hazan told The Post.
Dr. Jason Korenblit, a gastroenterologist and digestive health expert with JustAnswer, said stool should pass easily and leave you feeling empty afterward. Regularity is key. “Fewer than three bowel movements a week, especially with hard stools, straining or pain, can point to constipation,” he added. “Very frequent watery stools may point to diarrhea.”
