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Q: Why does caffeine make me have to go poop?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on May 2nd, 2007

Why does caffeine make me have to go poop?

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on May 18th, 2007

General Q&A Answer A2708

Caffeine acts on the gastro-intestinal system by increasing the production of the stomach acid. There is no data that supports the claim that caffeine acts as a substance to cause evacuation of the bowels (purgative). I can't explain why caffeine causes bowel movement in your case.

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