India, July 12 -- Gut health conversations often revolve around topics like the microbiome, probiotics, nutrition and gastrointestinal issues. But this also include bowel movements and stool as they play a bigger role in this discourse, demonsrating how well is the body absorbing nutrients.

Dr Deepakkumar Gupta, Senior Consultant, Gastroenterology & Hepatology at AHNM, shared with HT Lifestyle how bowel movements offer powerful insights into how well the body is absorbing nutrients, staying hydrated, and coping with physical demands.

He said, "Stool is more than just waste. It reflects the end result of digestion, nutrient uptake, and microbial activity in the gut. Its colour, consistency, frequency, and even smell can signal imbalances...