03/31/2026
Can your genes influence how often you’re running to the bathroom? 🧬🚽
A new international study in the journal *Gut* 📖 looked at genetic data from more than 268,000 people and found 21 regions of the human genome linked to stool frequency 💩 — including 10 that were never reported before 🔍.
Here’s the fascinating part 🤔: two of the strongest genetic signals were tied to how the body processes vitamin B1 (thiamine) 💊.
As lead researcher Mauro D’Amato, PhD, explains, this suggests that vitamin B1 biology may play an important role in regulating bowel movements. That could open the door 🚪 to new ways to support constipation and IBS with constipation — potentially through more targeted, personalized approaches 🎯.
If you struggle with chronic constipation, IBS, or other gut issues, this kind of research is one more reminder that:
- Your symptoms are real (and often multi-factorial) ✅
- Genetics, nutrition, and gut function are deeply connected 🧠🥦🦠
- A root-cause, whole-person strategy matters 🌱
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Study link for those who like to dive deeper 📚:
https://hubs.la/Q048r_YD0