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Can anthocyanins change the colour of my child's poop' he ate 2 lollies containing it (red) and he's poo seems to have pink in for 2 days since ?

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Dr. Rachel Chastanet answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

Possibly: Anything we ingest does indeed affect the color and appearance of our feces, and sometimes the appearance can be dramatic. I wouldn't worry unless the color change persists or there are other indications of illness such as diarrhea, fever, not eating, lethargy or abdominal pain.

Dr Sneid agreed

Answered 8/28/2014

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A member asked:

Can anthocyanins change the colour of my child's poop' he ate 2 lollies containing it (red) and he's poo seems to have pink in for 2 days since ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Rachel Chastanet answered

Dr Sneid agreed

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