Corn test assesses gut health via digestion time

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A social media trend suggests the "corn test" can indicate gut health by measuring how long corn takes to pass through the digestive system. This method aims to assess intestinal transit time. The test involves eating corn and tracking its appearance in stool, with faster transit times potentially indicating a healthier gut. Experts are divided on the test's reliability. Medical professionals, including nutritionists and gastroenterologists, offer varying perspectives on the test's validity and usefulness as a diagnostic tool.


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