Quick answers, references, and what to watch for

Stool types and colors: the fast "what does this mean?" guide

Bristol Types 1–7 + the main stool colors in one place. Spot patterns, know the red flags, and start a simple 7-day tracking plan.

Updated 2026-02-10

Fibermaxxing: the truth about mega-dosing fiber

Fibermaxxing means rapidly increasing daily fiber to 50g–100g. Fiber is good, but speed matters. Here is what actually happens, who should be careful, and a safer way to get the same benefits.

Updated 2026-02-09

Eating late? You're giving your microbiome jet lag

Late-night eating disrupts your gut bacteria's circadian clock and impairs the MMC cleaning waves. Learn how chrononutrition affects digestion and run the 7-day Sunset Fast experiment.

Updated 2026-02-01

HRV and gut health: the stress-digestion connection biohackers miss

Your Heart Rate Variability (HRV) predicts how well you digest. Learn the vagus nerve connection and how to use HRV tracking alongside stool logging for real gut insights.

Updated 2026-02-01

Why your gut gets weird after Christmas (and how to get back to normal without a “detox”)

Post-holiday bloating and constipation usually come from routine changes, big meals, dehydration, alcohol, and less movement. Here’s a simple 24–48 hour reset plus one clean 7-day experiment.

Updated 2025-12-24

Gut microbiome: what it is, why it affects your stool, and what to do first

A practical, non-hype guide to the gut microbiome: what it does, why stool patterns shift, and a simple 7-day plan you can track.

Updated 2025-12-23

10 foods that affect stool consistency (and why they work)

A practical guide to the food categories that most often make stool looser, harder, or more regular — plus a clean way to test one change at a time.

Updated 2025-12-20

How to identify your trigger foods (without cutting everything)

A structured 7-day method to identify food triggers for stool changes, urgency, bloating, or cramps — without turning meals into a guessing game.

Updated 2025-12-20

IBS (irritable bowel syndrome): symptoms, patterns, and what to track

A practical guide to IBS: common patterns, red flags, and a simple 7-day baseline so you can test one change at a time (instead of changing everything at once).

Updated 2025-12-19

Parasites vs. “worms”: a calmer checklist

Most stool “worms” are food fibers or mucus. Use a simple symptom + exposure checklist before you panic, and know the red flags.

Updated 2025-12-18

Bristol stool chart: what Types 1-7 mean

Plain-English guide to the Bristol stool scale, what Types 1-7 usually mean, and how to use it in self-tracking.

Updated 2025-12-18

Constipation basics: a safer reset before you panic

A calm, educational overview of constipation patterns, what to track, and a gentle 7-day reset to try before extreme cleanses.

Updated 2025-12-18

Identify poop type with StoolSense (photos optional)

How StoolSense uses optional photos + AI suggestions to label Bristol type and stool color, so you can track patterns without overthinking.

Updated 2025-12-18

Stool test for adults: 2 ways to understand your poop

If you’re searching for a “stool test,” you usually want to understand what your poop means. Here are two options: clinical stool tests (screening or symptom workup) and StoolSense tracking (photos optional + AI-assisted tags).

Updated 2025-12-18

Stool timing and routine: steadier mornings without overthinking

Why timing patterns matter, what to track, and a simple 7-day routine test (meal timing, coffee timing, and movement).

Updated 2025-12-18

How taking poop photos helps

Yes, it is a thing. Here is how to take useful poop photos for tracking (and optional AI tagging) without turning it into a production.

Updated 2025-12-18

Types of stool tests: what they check (and what they can’t)

A plain-English guide to common stool tests (infection, inflammation, bleeding, malabsorption), how collection works, and what to track so results make sense.

Updated 2025-12-18

What type of poop is this? A quick Bristol + color guide

A practical way to label what you see using Bristol Types 1-7 (form) plus stool color, so you can track patterns without overthinking.

Updated 2025-12-18

Caffeine: does timing matter?

Many notice that moving coffee until after breakfast may calm Type 6 mornings. Try a 7‑day timing shift.

Updated 2025-12-18

How to test for gluten intolerance

A careful way to test whether gluten (or wheat) correlates with your symptoms: what to do first, what to track, and when to seek testing.

Updated 2025-12-18

What are the signs of gluten intolerance?

A practical, cautious guide to common symptoms people attribute to gluten, what gluten can’t explain, and what patterns to track.

Updated 2025-12-18

Sweeteners and polyols: why sugar-free can trigger gut issues

Sugar alcohols (polyols) and some sweeteners may trigger gas or loose stool. Track for 7 days before guessing.

Updated 2025-12-18

Why am I suddenly lactose intolerant?

Common reasons dairy can start bothering you, what patterns to look for in your poop log, and what to do next.

Updated 2025-12-18

Blood in poop: common causes and when it is urgent

Plain-English overview of blood in stool (poop), common causes like hemorrhoids vs red flags, and what to track before you seek care.

Updated 2025-12-18

Mucus in poop: common causes and when to worry

Plain-English guide to mucus in stool (poop), common causes (constipation, IBS, infections), and when mucus is a red flag.

Updated 2025-12-18

Red or black stool: food dye or urgent?

Plain-English guide to red vs black stool, common non-urgent causes, and the red flags that should prompt medical care.

Updated 2025-12-18

Undigested food in poop: common causes and when to worry

Plain-English guide to seeing undigested food in stool (poop), when it’s normal (fiber skins), and when it may suggest faster transit or malabsorption.

Updated 2025-12-18

Carrot salad and elimination diets: what to track before you commit

Elimination diets can help isolate patterns, but they can also add noise. Use a 7-day baseline + one-variable changes before cutting whole food groups.

Updated 2025-12-17

Ferments and “fibermaxxing”: how to ramp without wrecking your gut

A practical guide to increasing fiber and fermented foods gradually, what to track, and when to slow down.

Updated 2025-12-17

Poop detox hacks: what’s safe vs. what’s hype

A safety-forward look at popular “detox” trends (colon cleanses, enemas, extreme laxatives) and what to do instead.

Updated 2025-12-17

Food safety while traveling or eating out

Simple steps to lower gut risk from travel meals, buffets, and undercooked foods.

Updated 2025-12-15

Lactose intolerance test: breath test vs a 7-day check

How to test lactose intolerance: what the breath test measures, and a clean 7-day pause you can run at home.

Updated 2025-12-15

Fiber: how to increase without bloating

Fiber changes can help stool form, but fast increases can backfire. Try a gentle ramp and track what happens.

Updated 2025-12-13

How long does food take to become poop?

Gut transit time explained: why food takes 1-3 days to show up in your stool, and how tracking meals alongside poop helps you find real patterns.

Updated 2025-02-01

Stool color guide

Common stool colors in plain English, what food or supplements can do, and when to seek medical care.