The Beet Test for digestion is a simple and natural way to gauge the speed at which your digestive system processes food. It is a simple method to assess your gut’s transit time.
- After eating beets, the red pigment will appear in your stool, typically within 12-24 hours. If the red color takes longer to show up, it may indicate slow digestion or constipation issues.
- Beetroot contains betalain pigments that can turn the stool and urine red. If the colour of the stool — after 12 to 24 hours — is bright red, it could indicate average transit time. If it happens in less than 12 hours, the body may not be absorbing enough nutrients from food. If it takes more than 24 hours, it could be due to slow transit time, indicating a lack of fibre and hydration in the diet, resulting in constipation.
