7 Facts About Your Colon

4. Your Colon Is Never Empty

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A lot of people believe they have emptied out their colon after taking diarrhoea medication or even by avoiding food for a while. However, constantly being formed, the stool is mostly made up of bacteria and faecal matter.

The stool is mostly made of liquid, undigested food, dietary fibre, and lipids. It also contains minerals and protein.