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clock-iconPUBLISHEDSeptember 22, 2014

Ever Wonder Why Your Poop is Sometimes Green?

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Laura Suen

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Don't pretend like you've never wondered why your poop is a certain color. The color of your stools can actually tell you quite a bit about your health, from what you're eating to how quickly food is being processed through your system. It may even indicate more serious health concerns.

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Green poop is actually perfectly normal and there's a variety of reasons why your stool may be this color. It could indicate your body is digesting its food extremely quickly, you're eating a lot of foods rich in iron (or taking iron supplements), or you're just eating a lot of leafy greens.

The video below explains what you've secretly wondered, but were too shy to ask.

 

 


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