The beetroot challenge is a simple way to get a sense of how your digestion is working. Nothing clinical, just a quick snapshot of gut transit time that I use all the time in practice. This is not a medical diagnosis and it can’t tell you if something is “wrong.” It’s simply a useful way to notice patterns in your gut health. Everyone’s different, but here’s a general guide to what the timings usually mean: ➡️ 12–24 hours: Pretty typical gut transit time for most people. ➡️ Up to 48 hours: Still