How often should you poop? Understanding what’s normal for your bowel health

Everyone has wondered at some point if they are “going” often enough. For some, it is a daily routine; for others, it happens every few days. According to a peer-reviewed study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Gastroenterolog y, most healthy adults have between three bowel movements per day and three per week. That wide range is considered normal, as long as stools are soft, easy to pass and consistent with your usual pattern. The frequency of your bowel movements depends on your diet, hydration, activity level and gut health, so understanding your own rhythm is far more important than matching someone else’s. The idea of one bowel movement every day is popular, but it is not the gold standard for everyone. Research has shown that anywhere from three times a week to three ti