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Black stool.... taking ferrous ascorbate supplement from 2 years is it due to ferrous ascorbate?
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Probably: If so the stool is really very dark green--more likely if there are no other symptoms. Stop taking it and it should resolve with in a few days.
Answered 5/6/2014
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