{"podcast":{"title":"Optimal Health Daily - Fitness and Nutrition","slug":"optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","podcast_index_feed_id":323906,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/OLD4549284412","website_url":"https://oldpodcast.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/179f5c46-1733-11ec-86d8-6fde4865f964/image/OLD-Cover-Health-3000.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Optimal Living Daily LLC","episode_count":3478,"summary":"Optimal Health Daily, hosted by the esteemed Dr. Neal Malik, a tenured professor, registered dietitian nutritionist, and certified exercise physiologist, is a treasure trove of health and wellness insights. Dr. Neal delves into the latest research and timeless wisdom in nutrition, fitness, and diet, presenting them in easy-to-understand, digestible episodes. His expertise shines through as he handpicks and narrates the most informative and inspiring blog posts, offering practical tips and motivational stories to help listeners on their journey to optimal health. Each episode is a blend of science-based information and real-life application, making it a unique resource for anyone looking to improve their health and wellbeing. Dr. Malik's approach is holistic and inclusive, recognizing the importance of balancing physical health with mental and emotional wellness. By focusing on diet, fitness, and nutrition, each episode provides you with the tools needed to achieve your health goals. His engaging narration and the podcast's diverse range of topics make it an essential daily listen for you as you seek to lead a healthier, more balanced life. This podcast is designed for those passio…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T06:20:20.383708+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906"},"episode":{"title":"3402: Why Does Coffee Make You Poop? by Ryan Raman with Healthline on Coffee And Digestion","slug":"3402-why-does-coffee-make-you-poop-by-ryan-raman-with-healthline-on-coffee-and-digestion","published_at":"2026-05-20T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3402-why-does-coffee-make-you-poop-by-ryan-raman-with-healthline-on-coffee-and-digestion","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD4669463733.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/OLD4669463733.mp3","summary":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3402: Ryan Raman explores the surprising science behind why coffee can trigger bowel movements, from caffeine’s effect on the colon to digestive hormones and circadian rhythms. He also breaks down why even decaf may have the same effect and how additives like milk or cream can influence digestion, offering insight into how your morning routine may impact gut health. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/why-does-coffee-make-you-poop Quotes to ponder: \"Research has shown that caffeine makes the colon 60% more active when compared with water and 23% more active when compared with decaf coffee.\" \"Coffee has been shown to raise levels of gastrin and cholecystokinin, two hormones linked to increased colon activity.\" \"If you struggle to go to the bathroom regularly, a cup of coffee may be the solution.\" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":660,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/episodes/3402-why-does-coffee-make-you-poop-by-ryan-raman-with-healthline-on-coffee-and-digestion/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-health-daily-fitness-and-nutrition-323906/3402-why-does-coffee-make-you-poop-by-ryan-raman-with-healthline-on-coffee-and-digestion.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}