How long does it take for food to work it's way through the digestive tract?From the time it's in your stomach to the time you need to excuse yourself to the restroom... how long does it take for food to travel through the human digestive tract?
Posted by tim g
24-48 hours?
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/digestive-system/AN00896
Posted by Milla
It depends on how much your are sleeping and how much vigorous exercise you are getting. But usually it is 24 to 48 hours. While you are sleeping the digestive tract all but shuts down and you are not digesting anything, then when you wake up you need to restart it by eating something, this is why breakfast is so important. While exercising it also shuts down, but then it speeds up to faster than before you began your exercise when you are done.
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