Claim: The average American is walking around with 5 to 20 pounds of excess waste stuck in their colon.
Verdict: Unverified (50% confidence)
Explanation: According to Lifeworks Wellness Center, the colon can hold between 5-20 pounds of fecal matter, which supports the possibility of the claim (source 3). However, Verywell Health contradicts the notion that people have such large amounts of fecal matter stuck in their bodies, stating that evidence does not support claims of having 6 to 40 pounds of fecal matter stuck (source 4). No source directly confirms that the average American actually has 5 to 20 pounds of excess waste stuck in their colon, ...