What is the digestive timeline?

The digestive timeline refers to the process and duration of digestion from the moment food enters the mouth until waste is expelled. Generally, it takes about 6 to 8 hours for food to pass through the stomach and small intestine, where most nutrient absorption occurs. After that, it can take 24 to 72 hours for the remaining waste to move through the large intestine before being eliminated. Individual factors such as diet, metabolism, and overall health can influence this timeline.