Why Do I Need to Poo Right After Eating? The Gastrocolic Reflex Explained | Gutsi Podcast

Brunch, coffee, avocado on toast… and before you've finished, it's time. Sound familiar? That urge to poo soon after eating has a name: the gastrocolic reflex. In this episode of the Gutsi podcast, we talk about what may be going on when breakfast sends you straight to the loo, and why it's usually completely normal. In this episode: • What the gastrocolic reflex is, and why your gut may be making room rather than "sending your lunch straight through" • Why fibre-packed breakfasts, fatty meals and the hangover fry-up might make the urge stronger • The small study suggesting caffeinated coffee may stimulate the colon around 60% more than water • Is it normal to poo after every meal? (Research suggests anywhere from 3 times a day to 3 times a week can be normal) • When a change is worth a chat with your GP 📖 Read the blog this episode is based on: https://gutsi.com/blogs/news/gastroco... Got a question you'd never ask out loud? Leave it in the comments and we may answer it in a future episode. Like and subscribe for more honest gut chat. Follow Gutsi on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, X and LinkedIn: @GetGutsi This podcast is for general information only and isn't medical advice. If you notice a change in your bowel habits that isn't normal for you, blood in your poo, tummy pain or weight loss without trying, speak to your GP. Gutsi is a gut wellness tracker and isn't intended to diagnose, treat or prevent any condition. #GastrocolicReflex #GutWellness #PooAfterEating #CoffeePoo #Gutsi #Podcast