Life Sciences: While it takes 24 to 72 hours to digest food completely, for about how long does food remain in your stomach after you eat it?

Although the amount of time it takes to digest food varies amongst genders and individuals, on average, it takes around six to eight hours for food to make its way through your stomach and small intestine and even longer through your colon. The hardest foods to digest include whole milk, meats, and nuts.

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