Once you eat something how long until it completely passes out of your digestive system?

Answer 1

DEPENDS OF HOW HEALTHY AND ACTIVE YOU ARE. MY YOGA INSTRUCTOR TOLD ME THAT ANYTHING THAT STAYS IN A FEMALES BODY LONGER THAN 12 HOURS IS JUST POSION TO THE BODY. THATS WHY WE SHOULDN'T EAT MEAT, I STILL EAT MEAT. ITS ALL ABOUT BOWEL MOVEMENT. YOUR SUPPOSED TO HAVE 1 A 1/2 HOUR AFTER EVERY MEAL. IF YOU DON'T ITS A SIGN OF AN UNHEALTHY BOWEL AND FOOD IS TRAPPED INSIDE OF YOU.

Answer 2

It depends on your digestive system. The average time is about 4 hours. Some people have faster digestive systems and some people have slower systems. I have actually vomitted up food that I ate 6 hours before.

Answer 3

About two days

Answer 4

This is the digestive system in a horse, broken down for you and very basic....... MOUTH •Digestion starts with chewing - the incisor teeth at the front of the mouth bite food and tear the grass whilst the molars at the back chew and grind the food. •As the top jaw is wider than the bottom jaw, the molars tend to wear unevenly causing sharp edges. Regular checks are essential to ensure the horse is comfortable and chewing efficiently. •Chewing triggers the production of saliva which softens and moistens the food making it easier to swallow. Insufficient chewing can lead to choke. OESOPHAGUS •Once the feed leaves the mouth the rest of the digestive tract is basically a muscular tube with various enlargements along the way. •The food is moved by contractions and relaxations of the muscles which is known as peristalsis. •If the movement stops, problems such as impactions (blockages) can result in colic symptoms. The rate of passage can be accelerated by fear or excitement which can cause disruptions to the microbial population in the gut. STOMACH •The stomach of a 500kg horse is comparatively small, holding 7.5 to 15 litres, and is generally said to be about the size of a rugby ball. •The stomach is a fairly rigid structure and, rather than stretching to accommodate a large meal, it simply passes the food through more quickly so that the digestion process is less efficient. •The stomach is divided into two areas - the top is known as the squamous, or non-glandular, area whilst the bottom is the gastric, or glandular, region and is where the digestive secretions, such as hydrochloric acid, are produced. •Horses can suffer with ulcers in both regions of the stomach. In the glandular region it is thought to be non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as Bute, that break down the defence mechanisms against the acid allowing it to ulcerate the stomach tissue. In the squamous region it is thought to be a combination of a low fibre, high concentrate diet and the effects of exercise that allow the acid to come into contact with the unprotected stomach wall for prolonged periods of time. SMALL INTESTINE •Consists of 3 regions known as the duodenum, jejunum and ileum. •Is about 50 to 70 feet (15 to 22 metres) long and 3 to 4 inches (7 to 10cm) in diameter in a 500kg horse. •Most of the fat, protein and about 50-70% of soluble carbohydrate is absorbed here. •Many of the vitamins and minerals are also absorbed here. •Bile drains from the liver continuously into the small intestine and aids in the breakdown of fats and oil. Unlike humans, the horse doesn't have a gall bladder. CAECUM •Is about 3 to 4 feet (0.9 to 1.2 metres) long and holds 25 to 30 litres. •Contains bacteria and other micro-organisms that are responsible for breaking down fibre and any soluble carbohydrates that have escaped digestion in the small intestine. •Bacterial fibre digestion produces heat which acts as the horse's central heating system. In hot conditions horses are likely to reduce their fibre intake to regulate their body temperature. •In cold weather it is important to ensure that a horse has plenty of fibre to keep them warm. LARGE INTESTINE •Consists of the large colon which is about 10 to 12 feet (3 to 3.6 metres) long with a diameter of 8 to 10 inches (20 to 25cm) and the small colon which is about 10 ft long (3 metres) with a diameter of 3 to 4 inches (8 to 10cm). •The large colon also contains micro-organisms that are responsible for digesting fibre. •Hind gut bacteria also produce B vitamins which are essential for metabolism and energy utilisation. A healthy bacterial population is therefore vital to the overall health of the horse. •Water is absorbed in the large intestine so that all that is left is undigested material, dead cells etc that pass to the rectum. RECTUM •The rectum is about 1 foot (30cm) long in the horse. •Horse rectum is considered a delicacy in places such as Argentina!

Answer 5

Some might not ever leave your body. As for the waste it just depends on your metabolism.

Answer 6

It all depends on how much fiber you eat, and your metabolism! so it can be anywhere from 5hours to 3 days!

Answer 7

rule of thumb..when you have a BM...there is eight meals still in your colon...eat high fiber diet...colon cleanse..check GNC or any good health food store...oatmeal, grains..stay away from junk food and fast foods...eat overly processed foods..

Answer 8

depends upon your body's metabolism.but usually its 4 hours

Answer 9

If it's cooking from Britain, you are looking at years.

Answer 10

it takes about two to three hours long