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Do Seeds Pass Through Undigested?

Chloe Bennett • • 7 min read
Do Seeds Pass Through Undigested?

Seeds often go undigested.
often contain phytic acid, which can interfere with the absorption of minerals," registered dietitian Brynn McDowell told INSIDER. If you notice undigested seeds in your stools, McDowell said to consider soaking these seeds before eating to help remove some of the phytic acid.

Is it normal to see seeds in your poop?

Seeds have a hard outer layer that protects the contents inside, and they may pass through the digestive system whole. White specks in stool that occur soon after a person has eaten seeds are usually no cause for concern.

What passes through the body undigested?

From the small intestine, undigested food (and some water) travels to the large intestine through a muscular ring or valve that prevents food from returning to the small intestine. By the time food reaches the large intestine, the work of absorbing nutrients is nearly finished.

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