The Bristol Stool Chart offers clues about your overall gut health, and shapes and colors that are ideal. By Catherine Pearson 09/06/2021 03:19pm BST | Updated June 9, 2021 ...

It’s unfortunate that poop talk tends to make adults squeamish, because our stool can offer some powerful clues about what’s going on inside our bodies. Let's talk about poop!

The Bristol Stool Chart identifies types 3 and 4 as samples of healthy stools. They are well-formed in their consistency and shape, and neither too hard nor too loose.

However, understanding your stool can provide significant insights into your health, diet, and overall well-being. This guide explores the types of poop, a color chart, and tips for maintaining ...

2 The Bristol Stool Chart compares poo to different objects Though everyone's number twos look different, they all usually fall within one of seven categories outlined by the Bristol Stool Chart.

But it’s unfortunate that poop talk tends to make adults squeamish, because our stool can offer some powerful clues about what’s going on inside our guts — and even more broadly within our bodies. And ...