Stool-Gazing Goes Mainstream: The New Wellness Trend Turning Poop into Data
TL;DR
The article examines stool-gazing, a rising wellness trend where influencers share bathroom data from devices like Dekoda and Throne that analyze gut health. While enthusiasts tout insights into digestion and IBS, doctors warn that such monitoring isn’t diagnostic and can foster hypervigilance; experts advocate a balanced, lifestyle-based approach to gut health—premium attention to fiber-rich plant foods, regular activity, stress management, and medical consultation for warning signs.
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