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The length of time it takes for food to be ingested, processed by the stomach and small intestine, and eliminated by the colon is called the transit time. This process normally takes 14-18 hours when the colon is healthy and the bowel contents move along quickly. However, many people who only eliminate every three to four days have a transit time of 72-96 hours. This slow passage of stool allows toxins to be reabsorbed, pathogenic bacteria to build up, and parasites to thrive in decaying, stagnant matter.

A simple way to determine transit time is to first eat something that can be clearly identified in the stool. For example, the ingestion of charcoal capsules or tablets (these can be purchased from a pharmacy or health food store) will show up as black in the stool; beets, of course, give a reddish color. Be sure to note the time when the identifying substance (capsule or food) is taken and when the discoloration appears in the stool.