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  1. Safest source of B12 Safest source of B12 February 6, 2012

    Since foods are effectively a package deal, what is the best way to get vitamin B12 (cobalamin)?

  2. Bulking up on antioxidants Bulking up on antioxidants January 31, 2012

    Even when fiber and fruit and vegetable intake are kept constant, choosing foods richer in antioxidants may increase stool size, which is associated with lower cancer risk.

  3. Bowels of the Earth Bowels of the Earth September 28, 2011

    Which country has the largest (and smallest) average stool size.

  4. Food mass transit Food mass transit September 27, 2011

    Most women experience a four-day intestine transit time, likely too long to meet the target 200 gram (half pound) minimum fecal output for cancer prevention.

  5. Stool size matters Stool size matters September 26, 2011

    Larger bowel movements are associated with lower risk of appendicitis, colon cancer, constipation, and diverticulitis.

  1. Relieving yourself of excess estrogen Relieving yourself of excess estrogen September 23, 2011

    Women eating vegetarian may have lower breast cancer rates because they have larger bowel movements.

  2. Gut Flora & Obesity Gut Flora & Obesity April 28, 2011

    How one may be able to modify one’s own gut flora to facilitate weight loss.

  3. Bristol Stool Scale Bristol Stool Scale April 5, 2011

    Classifying the fecal form of omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans.

  4. Greasy Orange Rectal Leakage Greasy Orange Rectal Leakage April 4, 2011

    Certain fish accumulate waxy substances within their bodies that can present an unpleasant surprise to consumers.

  5. Diverticulosis & Nuts Diverticulosis & Nuts December 11, 2010

    Should people with diverticulosis avoid nuts, seeds, and popcorn?

  1. Milk Protein vs. Soy Protein Milk Protein vs. Soy Protein September 5, 2010

    Casein and soy protein appear to have different effects on one’s waistline.

  2. Bowel Movement Frequency Bowel Movement Frequency August 21, 2010

    Comparing the regularity of omnivores, vegetarians, and vegans.