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May 2nd, 2007
Why does caffeine make me have to go poop?


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replied May 18th, 2007
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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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