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If caffeine is a cns stimulant that increases the release of adrenaline, can it help you have a bowel move?

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Dr. Steven Reidbord answered

Yes: Caffeine can have a mild laxative effect.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/19/2016

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