Stool Starch (Intracellular)
Starch granules found inside plant cells in stool, indicating incomplete digestion.
Why it matters: Suggests rapid transit — food passes too fast for cell walls to be broken down and amylase to reach intracellular starch.
May increase with:
May decrease with:
What is Stool Starch (Intracellular)?
Starch granules found inside plant cells in stool, indicating incomplete digestion.
What might a high or low Stool Starch (Intracellular) mean?
Suggests rapid transit — food passes too fast for cell walls to be broken down and amylase to reach intracellular starch.
What can affect Stool Starch (Intracellular)?
It may be higher with: Rapid transit, Inadequate chewing, High starch diet. It may be lower with: Normal transit time, Proper mastication.
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